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