Lot 816
Russia. Ruble, 1896 (Star * Paris). Dav-293; Sev-4034; Y-59.2. Nicholas II, 1894-1917. Bearded head left. Reverse: Crowned double-headed eagle, with scepter and orb. Single star on edge. Sharp, satiny devices on mirror fields. Light smokey-russet toning, tending to blues and violets in the recesses. NGC graded Proof 64.
Nicholas was a weak monarch at a time when great strength was needed. He was unprepared to ascend the throne upon his father's death, and was just as unprepared to lead Russia at the time of World War. His policies led to great loss of men and materials, and terrible shortages of food and supplies for the people. The Russian Revolution was as much a result of his incompetence as it was a result of the revolutionary spirit of the times.
Estimated Value $4,500 - 5,000.
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| Realized $13,800 |
