Lot 814
Russia. Ruble, 1844-SPB KB. Dav-283; Sev-3457. Crowned double-headed eagle, with scepter and orb. Reverse: Crown over value and date, within. Sharp, velvety devices on mirror fields, blessed by elegant, smokey pinkish gold toning, darker at the edges and richly iridescent with greenish blue. Superb example. NGC graded Proof 66 Cameo.
Proofs are rare, but nearly flawless examples such as this specimen are simply elusive.
Estimated Value $10,000 - 12,500.
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| Realized $39,100 |
