1978

[1978] Russia. Platinum 12 Rubles, 1835-

Currency:USD Category:Coins & Paper Money Start Price:9,000.00 USD Estimated At:18,000.00 - 25,000.00 USD
[1978] Russia. Platinum 12 Rubles, 1835-
<Our item number 79870><B><FONT COLOR="#FF0000">Russia.</FONT> Platinum 12 Rubles, 1835-SPB.</B> Bitkin-47; Sev-618; Fr-158; Cr-179. Nicholas I. Mintage: 127 pieces. Crowned double headed eagle holding sceptre and orb. On the breast is a shield with the St. George & Dragon motif surrounded by a St. Andrew Collar. Provincial coats-of-arms on the wings. <I>Reverse:</I> Value and date within a crenelated circle, legend around. Very sharply struck with semi-frosted devices amid brilliant proof fields. All platinum issues appeared during the reign of Nicholas I &#40;1825-55&#41;, including some experimental coronation medals and jetons of 1826 and a unique half rouble of the same date using regular dies. The regulation coinage began in 1828 with 3 rouble coins, the 6 roubles coming in 1829 and the 12 roubles added one year latter in 1830. Minting in this metal continued until 1845 when an imperial ukase ordered complete cessation of platinum coinage and a total recall of existing coinage in circulation within a 6 month period due in part to their unpopularity with the public. The minting of 12 roubles began in 1830 and were struck every year until 1845. The mintages ranged from a high of 1463 pieces in 1831 to only one coin in 1840. Most mintages were less than 127, with only three years above that amount, 1831, 1832 and 1833. Proofs exist of several dates, but there seems to be no published record of the numbers struck, though they must be very tiny indeed. The <B>1835 is rated R3, with 4 to 9 examples estimated to exist</B>. We suggest that within that estimated range, few, if any, will be this choice, especially a proof of near gem quality. <B>PCGS graded Proof 64.</B> <BR>Estimated Value &#36;18,000-25,000. <I><BR>The Dr. Robert D. Hesselgesser Collection.</I> <BR><BR>Our item number 79870<BR><IMAGES><P ALIGN="CENTER"><IMG SRC="http://216.67.248.213/liveauction/31jpegs/079870.jpg"> <BR><IMG SRC="http://216.67.248.213/liveauction/31jpegs/079870N2.jpg"> </P></IMAGES> <BR><DIV ALIGN="CENTER"> <TABLE> <TR> <TD><IMG SRC="http://216.67.248.213/liveauction/ilgebaylogo.JPG"></TD> <TD> 350 South Beverly Drive Suite 350<BR> Beverly Hills, CA 90212, USA<BR> Telephone: 310-551-2646<BR> Fax: 310-551-2626<BR> E-Mail: <A HREF="mailto:brian@goldbergcoins.com"> info@goldbergcoins.com </TD> </TR> </TABLE> <font color=red> <h3>There is a 20% commission charge added to each and every lot.</h3></font> <P>We are one of the country's premier auction houses, specializing in U.S., World and Ancient Coins and Currency; Autographs; Manuscripts; Rare Books and other Fine Collectibles. Dedicated to quality of product and customer service, we guarantee authenticity of all items sold for their full purchase price. </P> <P>Our office will answer inquiries about lots (e-mail only, please) from 9-5 (Pacific Time) Monday through Friday. </P> <a href=http://PayPalSucks.com><img border=0 src=http://PayPalSucks.com/images/logo.gif></a> <p align=center> <font face=Arial size=2>Pay for this auction online with Western Union<sup>®</sup> Auction Payments<sup><font size=2>SM</font></sup></font> <BR><BR> <a href="http://www.auctionpayments.com/" target="_blank"><img border=0 src="http://www.auctionpayments.com/images/banners/banner1.gif" alt="Western Union Auction Payments"></a> </p> <P>Bidpay payment items will be sent upon reciept of check from Western Union. These payments may take up to ten days to get to us. We accept MasterCard, Visa up to $5000 dollars, personal checks, cashiers checks and money orders on all items. When using a credit card, please include account number, expiration date, billing and shipping address and eBay lot number. <B>Successful California bidders must pay 8.25% sales tax. This tax charge may not appear on your invoice until we are notified of purchasers address.</B> All credit card transactions are subject to additional verification. Shipping charges will not be quoted until notification of purchasers address. </P> <P>We are members of the American Numismatic Association, Professional Numismatists Guild, International Autograph Dealers Alliance, Universal Autograph Collectors Club and the Manuscript Society. View our auction catalogs and consignment offers at: <A HREF="http://www.goldbergcoins.com"> www.goldbergcoins.com. </P> <TABLE> <TR> </TR> <TR> <TD ALIGN="CENTER"> <TABLE> <TR> <TD WIDTH="20%" ALIGN="CENTER" VALIGN="TOP"><IMG SRC="http://www.goldbergcoins.com/images/png1.gif" ALT="Member PNG" width=50 height=65>
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