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[2062] Russia. 37 1/2 Rubles, 1902

Currency:USD Category:Coins & Paper Money / World Coins - World Start Price:32,500.00 USD Estimated At:65,000.00 - 80,000.00 USD
[2062] Russia. 37 1/2 Rubles, 1902
<Our item number 79863><B><FONT COLOR="#FF0000">Russia.</FONT> 37½ Rubles, 1902.</B> Bitkin-309; Fr-170; Sev-578; Y-B65. Nicholas II. Head left. <I>Reverse:</I> Eagle in circle, legend around. Struck at the St. Petersburg mint, without mintmark. Mintage of only 225 pieces. Well struck as expected for a proof striking with nicely textured surfaces and considerable brilliance. Severin quotes the comments made by S. I. Chizhov in his 1904 book published in Moscow relative to this issue, <B>Outline of Certain Types of Russian Coins in Past Two Centuries</B>, &#34;These coins not struck for circulation but selected for high dignitaries in the amount of 225 specimens. In all, 200 pieces were presented to His Majesty for personal gifts on special occasions. The remaining 25 specimens were turned over to H. I. H. Grand Duke George Mikhailovich.&#34; As the largest gold coin of Russia, it is of interest to world collectors assembling a collection of &#34;crown size gold&#34; as well as collectors of the Russia n series. One of the great twentieth century rarities, and seldom offered. Extremely Rare. <B>PCGS graded Proof 62.</B> <BR>Estimated Value &#36;65,000-80,000. <I><BR>The Dr. Robert D. Hesselgesser Collection, Ex-Goodman Collection 1991, lot 48.</I> <BR><BR>Our item number 79863<BR><IMAGES><P ALIGN="CENTER"><IMG SRC="http://216.67.248.213/liveauction/31jpegs/079863.jpg"> <BR><IMG SRC="http://216.67.248.213/liveauction/31jpegs/079863N2.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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