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Russia. Pattern Accession Rouble, 1796

Currency:USD Category:Coins & Paper Money Start Price:1,000.00 USD Estimated At:2,000.00 - 2,400.00 USD
Russia. Pattern Accession Rouble, 1796
<Our item number 139193><B>Russia. Pattern Accession Rouble, 1796.</B> Paul I. Proof struck in 22 carat &#40;.916&#41; gold. Weight 35 grams. 38.6 mm. Obverse: Draped bust of Emperor right wearing regalia, after C. Meisner. <I>Reverse</I> Detailed imperial eagle holding orb and sceptre. M P at sides, 1 &#40;1 Rouble&#41; and date 1796 above. Edge plain. One of a limited edition of 10 pieces produced in gold by International Numismatic Agency Ltd. <B>Choice Brilliant Proof.</B> <BR><BR>*This privately minted &#39;retro&#39; pattern produced by INA Ltd in Birmingham UK, in 2008, will be featured in the next edition of Colin Bruce&#39;s &#39;Unusual World Coins&#39; published by Krause. The dies will only be used to complete production of silver and base metal strikings and then they will be rendered unusable. <BR>Estimated Value &#36;2,000 - 2,400. <BR><BR>Our item number 139193<BR><IMAGES><P ALIGN="CENTER"><IMG SRC="http://www.goldbergcoins.net/liveauction/48jpegs/139193.jpg"> <BR><IMG SRC="http://www.goldber gcoins.net/liveauction/48jpegs/139193N2.jpg"> </P></IMAGES>