The June 4, 2000, Dr. Jon Kardatzke Collection Parts II & III, Sale 5

Russia

Lot 5100
RUSSIA. Ruble, 1720. Sev-487; Dav-1654. Peter I. Bold strike, two-toned gray surfaces with some flaws that are the norm for the era. NGC graded EF-45.
Estimated Value $750-1,000.

Lot 5101
RUSSIA. Ruble, 1720. Dav-1654; Sev-483. Peter I. NGC graded EF-45.
Estimated Value $600-800.

Lot 5102
RUSSIA. Medal, 1720. Smirnov-208a; Reichel-1383 var.; Iverson-LI/Ib. Bronze. 61 mm. By "MK". Naval Victory over four Swedish frigates at Gronhamm. Armored bust of Peter I right. Reverse: View of the sea battle. A 19th century copy. Milk-chocolate brown in color. Exquisite detail of an 18th-century full-sail fleet. Choice Extremely Fine.
Estimated Value $200-250.

Lot 5103
RUSSIA. Ruble, 1721. Sev-504; Dav-1655. Peter I. Bright gray toning, an ancient scratch in obverse field, but all in all a finely detailed and decently preserved example of this coinage. Peter's clothing is intricately detailed, and the eagle is unusually pleasing. NGC graded AU-55.
Estimated Value $1,000-UP.

Lot 5104
RUSSIA. Ruble, 1721. Dav-1655; Sev-499. Peter I. Bold strike. Toned. Choice Extremely Fine.
Estimated Value $750-1,000.

Lot 5105
RUSSIA. Ruble, 1721. Dav-1655. Peter I. Mount removed from edge. Very Fine to Extremely Fine.
Estimated Value $300-400.

Lot 5106
RUSSIA. Ruble, 1721. Dav-1655; Sev-507. Peter I. NGC graded VF-30.
Estimated Value $300-400.

Lot 5107
RUSSIA. Ruble, 1721-K. Dav-1655; Sev-510. Peter I. Lamination marks and fields scratches. Fine.
Estimated Value $125-150.

Lot 5108
RUSSIA. Novodel Double Ruble, 1722. Sev-534; Dav & Son-561; KM-NG3. Struck without collar. Plain edge. Peter I. Too large for plastic holder but graded by NGC, with tag. Pleasing gray toning with some golden iridescence, especially on the obverse. An important piece. NGC graded MS-62.
Estimated Value $6,000-UP.

Lot 5109
RUSSIA. Ruble, 1722. Dav-1656; Sev-528. Peter I. Rare date. NGC graded VF-30.
Estimated Value $600-800.

Lot 5110
RUSSIA. Novodel Ruble, 1723. Sev-607; Uzd-587. Extremely Rare. Elegant medium gray toning, plenty of luster in evidence, only a few minor abrasions. The strike is also sharp, and the reverse shows some reflectivity. Strong details in the portrait. NGC graded AU-58.
Estimated Value $4,000-UP.
Ex Irving Goodman Sale, Feb 1991, Lot 77.

Lot 5111
RUSSIA. Ruble, 1723. Dav-1660; Sev-586. Peter I. Light gray and most pleasing. NGC graded VF-35.
Estimated Value $300-400.

Lot 5112
RUSSIA. 'Sun' Ruble, 1724. SP'. Dav-1659. Peter I. Edge flaw at 12 o'clock, marks on the rim. Nearly Extremely Fine.
Estimated Value $700-900.

Lot 5113
RUSSIA. 'Sun' Ruble, 1724. SP'. Sev-618; Dav-1659. Peter I. Light gray, fine pinscratch lines, the reverse a little soft -- but these are all expected qualities for the grade and time period. NGC graded VF-35.
Estimated Value $600-800.

Lot 5114
RUSSIA. 'Sun' Ruble, 1724. SP'. Dav-1659; Sev-618. Peter I. NGC graded VF-35.
Estimated Value $600-800.

Lot 5115
RUSSIA. 'Sun' Ruble, 1724. SP'. Dav-1659; Sev-623. Peter I. NGC graded VF-30.
Estimated Value $600-800.

Lot 5116
RUSSIA. 'Sun' Ruble, 1724. SP'. Dav-1659; Sev-616. Peter I. NGC graded VF-30.
Estimated Value $600-800.

Lot 5117
RUSSIA. 'Sun' Ruble, 1724. SP'. Dav-1659; Sev-618. Peter I. NGC graded VF-25.
Estimated Value $600-800.

Lot 5118
RUSSIA. 'Sun' Ruble, 1724. SP'. Dav-1659. Peter I. Lightly cleaned but light gray and far from displeasing. Very Fine.
Estimated Value $600-800.

Lot 5119
RUSSIA. 'Sun' Ruble, 1724. SP'. Dav-1659. Peter I. Light gray, no problems. Very Fine.
Estimated Value $600-800.

Lot 5120
RUSSIA. 'Sun' Ruble, 1724. SP'. Dav-1659; Sev-624. Peter I. About Very Fine.
Estimated Value $400-500.

Lot 5121
RUSSIA. Ruble, 1724. Dav-1660; Sev-631. Peter I. NGC graded AU-55.
Estimated Value $1,500-2,000.

Lot 5122
RUSSIA. Ruble, 1724. Dav-1660. Peter I. Unfortunate reverse digs and scratches--showing it was used for money. On the other hand, the obverse is a fine presentation of the Czar's portrait, being well struck and excellently detailed. Bold overall, in fact, with a fair amount of luster. About Uncirculated.
Estimated Value $1,000-UP.

Lot 5123
RUSSIA. Ruble, 1724. Sev-640; Dav-1660. Peter I. Light gray, well struck, no problems. NGC graded EF-45.
Estimated Value $600-800.

Lot 5124
RUSSIA. Ruble, 1724. Dav-1660; Sev-642. Peter I. Tawny gray toning, most pleasing for the grade. NGC graded EF-45.
Estimated Value $400-600.