2004 (HWCA) New York Signature Sale #340 - Session 2

25 rubles 1876, Pick-A25a. Very Fine. This is an intriguing uniface note that was unlisted in the Krause reference, but will be listed in the upcoming

1 ruble 1878, Pick-A41.Fine-Very Fine. This is a crispy note that did not acquire any hard folds during its journey through the Czarist economy. Also,

1 ruble 1880, Pick-A41. Very Fine. Problem-free with a lateral fold and a few vertical folds. Important notice: Heritage usually auctions material at

3 rubles 1878, Pick-A42. Very Good. This 3 rubles did not shy away from circulating, and it was able to deflect the annoying ailments that are usually

3 rubles 1880, Pick-A42. Very Fine+. This is a very nice example of this Pick number that is not priced above Fine. This note has only a few folds and

5 rubles 1878, Pick-A43. Very Good-Fine. The blue undertint has retained much of its color over the intervening years, while the paper has picked up a

5 rubles 1880, Pick-A43. Very Good+. Only honest wear for this survivor of many Russian winters. This note has a few small internal tears, while the e

5 rubles 1884, Pick-A43. Fine. Very Fine. This type is not priced above Fine in the Krause reference and this delightful example has good coloring and

10 rubles 1878, Pick-A44. Very Good-Fine. The color is good on this scarce 10 rubles. Several margin tears and an edge notch have been repaired, while

10 rubles 1880, Pick-A44. Very Good There are a couple of internal tears, a repaired lower right-hand corner tip, and some digits written in ink in th

100 rubles 1878, Pick-A47. Very Good. This is the first of seven different 100 rubles State Credit Notes to fall under the gavel tonight. This is the

1 ruble 1882, Pick-A48. Fine. One back quarter panel of this 1 ruble shows aging. Otherwise, this note is evenly circulated with crisp paper and edges

1 ruble 1884, Pick-A48 Extremely Fine-About Uncirculated. A trip to the Hermitage produced a vertical and a horizontal fold on this briefly circulated

1 ruble 1886, Pick-A48. Extremely Fine. This is a lightly handled note with sound edges and original sheen. 1886 is the final year of this biennial is

3 rubles 1882, Pick-A49. Fine+. The paper is crispy on this 3 rubles from the first year of this biennial emission that lasted until 1886. The note is

3 rubles 1884, Pick-A49. Very Fine-Extremely Fine. This great looking 3 rubles has three vertical and one horizontal fold. Important notice: Heritage

5 rubles 1882, Pick-A50. Very Good-Fine. Hand to hand mercantile dealings among the subjects of Czar Alexander III produced a few internal tears and s

5 rubles 1882 Face and Back Uniface Proofs, Pick-A50. Gem Crisp Uncirculated. A cell of Nihilists assassinated Czar Alexander II in 1881 ushering in t

10 rubles 1882, Pick-A51. Fine. This scarce note is from the first year of this type and issued under Czar Alexander III. The paper has retained some

10 rubles 1882 Face and Back Uniface Proofs, Pick-A51. Gem Crisp Uncirculated. This is another very rare pair of extremely well preserved face and bac

10 rubles 1884, Pick-A51. Fine-Very Fine. A nice red undertint is found on this 1884 issue of State Credit Notes. The paper has a minute edge tear and

100 rubles 1882, Pick-A53. Fine. The colors are still strong on this Rainbow State Credit Note. There are a couple of pinholes, along with a couple of

100 rubles 1884, Pick-A53. Very Good-Fine. The rainbow of colors is attractive on this lovely, oversized uncancelled 100 rubles note. There are a few

100 rubles 1886, Pick-A53. Good-Very Good. A heavy center fold keeps this muted uncancelled note from a full VG designation, but is an excellent choic

100 rubles 1889, Pick-A53. Fine. Another handsome Rainbow from this impressive collection is offered here. The top edge shows wear, the bottom edge ha

100 rubles 1892, Pick-A53. Very Good. A very collectible, uncancelled Rainbow from near the end of Czar Alexander III's reign that shows small r...

3 rubles 1887, Pick-A55. Fine. This is the first year for this scarce type of Czar Alexander III. This example shows even wear and a clear green back.

3 rubles 1889, Pick-A55. Fine. No apologies will be needed for this note that only received honest circulation during its time in Russian commerce. Im

3 rubles 1890, Pick-A55. Fine. This note is very bright for the grade, but has a few internal tears in the center of the note. Nonetheless, a nice rep

3 rubles 1892, Pick-A55. Very Fine. The paper is crisp and the edges are sound on this mid-grade note. Important notice: Heritage usually auctions mat

3 rubles 1894, Pick-A55. Very Good-Fine. A minute center hole is found on this note that otherwise has some crispness left in its paper and the edges

5 rubles 1887, Pick-A56. Very Good-Fine. The face is still attractive with the back showing some soiling within a quarter panel on this very collectib

5 rubles 1889, Pick-A56. Very Good. The left-hand edge shows some edge fraying and a repair. There are also a couple of small holes due to folding and

5 rubles 1890, Pick-A56. Very Fine. Crisp paper and traces of serial number embossing will be found on this eye appealing note. Important notice: Heri

5 rubles 1892, Pick-A56. Fine-Very Fine. Certainly this note is closer to the VF designation with its crisp paper and intact edges. Important notice:

5 rubles 1894, Pick-A56. Very Good. The Russian Steppes was the backdrop for this workhorse denomination as it acquired some soiling and a severed upp

10 rubles 1887, Pick-A57. Very Fine, poc. A dark red back, crisp paper, and some soiling along the lower left-hand corner describe this 10 rubles that

10 rubles 1890, Pick-A57. Very Fine-Extremely Fine, poc. This 10 rubles picked up some light circulation and three rubber stampings before meeting its

10 rubles 1894, Pick-A58. Fine-Very Fine. The paper is crisp and the edges show a minimum of wear on this vertical format 10 rubles from the reign of

1 ruble 1895, Pick-A61. Very Fine-Extremely Fine. 1895 was the first full year of Czar Nicholas II's reign. This lovely 1 ruble is close to bein...

3 rubles 1895, Pick-A62. Very Fine. The face of this note is very clean and still exhibits a sheen, while the back has some soiling trapped in its cen

5 rubles 1895, Pick-A63. Very Fine. This is an attractive and scarce multi-colored note that has Mother Russia in possession of a shield and sword. Th

5 rubles 1895 Specimen, Pick-A63. Very Fine, poc. A very intriguing note that has been perforated with the Russian word for specimen and has also been

100 rubles 1896, Pick-A64. Very Fine, poc. A majestic example from the last year of issue of the Rainbow type that carries the monogram of Nicholas II

Seven Note Specimen Set 5 - 1000 rubles 1895, Pick-A71 thru A77. Extremely Fine or Better. These interesting specimen notes were State Bank Metal Depo

25 rubles 1899, Pick-7a. Very Good. Mother Russia stands guard over her children on this popular note that was first issued on the cusp of the Twentie

James VI Sword and sceptre piece 1601, Crowned arms/Crossed sword and sceptre, S-5460, KM20, VF with a small XF scratched on the reverse. From the Mor

James VI Sword and sceptre piece 1601, Crowned arms/Crossed sword and sceptre, S-5460, KM20, AU50 PCGS.From the Craig Haller Collection. Important not

James VI Sword and sceptre piece 1602, Crowned arms/Crossed sword and sceptre, S-5460, KM20, Fine.From the Morris Geiger Collection. Important notice:

James VI Sword and sceptre piece 1602, Crowned arms/Crossed sword and sceptre, S-5460, KM20, VF with three small, barely noticeable, hairline scratche