Lot 2063
Russia. 25 Rubles or 2 ½ Imperials, 1908. Fr-171; Bitkin-311; Sev-587; Y-A65. Nicholas II. St. Petersburg mint, without mintmark. Head left. Reverse: Eagle in beaded circle, legend around. Total mintage of only 150 pieces. KM lists a mintage of 150 business strikes and 25 proofs and Bitkin may have added these two figures as he shows a total of 175, not broken down by production method. Severin quoted a mintage of 150, not mentioning regular or proof strikes. It seems likely that 150 pieces were struck, all as proof strikes only, but whatever the figure, they are extremely rare and equally popular and desirable. Of the miniscule original amount struck, there can only be a very few in this choice state. R3, 4 to 9 pieces estimated to exist. PCGS graded Proof 64.
Estimated Value $75,000 - 85,000.
The Dr. Robert D. Hesselgesser Collection.
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| Realized $77,625 |
