Lot 1821
Russia. Pattern Ruble, 1727 (St. Petersburg). Bitkin-51; Sev-Unlisted; GM-Unlisted; Uzd-Unlisted; Zander pg. 42 (plate 43 #1). Peter II. Silver. Edge 1, 41.5 mm, 28.73 grams. Obverse: Laureate armored bust of Peter II facing right. From the same die as GM-5 (plate 1, #5), the unique specimen in the Hermitage. Reverse: Cross of crowned P monograms with ordinal "ii" within the angles, as the adopted design but of nicer workmanship. This specimen is well struck except for slight softness at the lower part of the uniform drapery and on the corresponding lower crown of the reverse, this a result of die mis-alignment during the striking process. The style is exceptional with lovely modeling of Peter's face, hair and cuirass. The details of the reverse, though minimal, are equally fine. There are two types of pattern ruble of Peter II, both currently unique. As indicated in its origin of pedigree from World Wide's auction XXXV, this piece was authenticated by Dr. Spassky of the Hermitage in 1984. A ruble of great beauty, one of the most important in the entire Russian series and the only pattern ruble of Peter II in private hands. Unique. PCGS graded MS-63.
Estimated Value $125,000 - 200,000.
The Dr. Robert D. Hesselgesser Collection.
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