Lot 1740
Russia. Pattern Demi-Imperial (5 Rubles), 1845. Michailovitch states that these coining trails were struck in copper by Thonnelier in Paris and the silver strikes were excuted in St. Petersburg. Sev-3486A; GM-697 note. Silver. 23.4 mm. 4.82 grams. By Thonnelier of Paris. Three line legend in wreath. Reverse: Five line legend in wreath. Deeply toned. Extremely Rare. About Uncirculated.
Estimated Value $1,000-UP.
Ex Sotheby Russian Museum sale, London October 1969, Lot 577; Ex Irv Goodman sale, Feb 1991, Lot 32.
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