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Russia 50 Kopecks 1908 ЭБ - Nicholas II (1894-1917) - NGC AU 55Nice specimen with old multicolor patina. Mintage is only 40 009 pcs. Bitkin 87 R1. Very rare. 
Russia Rouble 1912 ЭБ - Nicholas II (1894-1917) - NGC MS 63+An outstanding lustrous exemplar with magnificent bright mint luster and perfect relief details. Despite being commonly encountered, it is rarely found in such a high state of preservation. Bitkin 66.
Byzantine Empire (Constantinople) AV Solidus, c. AD 705 – Justinian II, second reign (AD 705-711)4.40g. 21mm. UNC/UNC. Splendid mint state exemplar with full mint luster and attractive detail. Some areas show a slightly weak strike. Obv.: Facing bust of Christ Pantokrator; “∂N IҺS CҺS RЄX - RЄGNANTIЧM”. Rev.: Crowned facing bust of Justinian II, wearing loros, and holdin...
USA (Philadelphia Mint) 10 Dollars 191016.67g. Au 0.900. AU/AU. Mint luster. ‘Indian head’ type with motto. KM 130. PLEASE NOTE: This lot is subject to a reduced buyer's premium of only 12.4%.
Russia 50 Kopecks 1902 AP - Nicholas II (1894-1917) - NGC AU 53Only 3 coins certified finer by NGC. Attractive exemplar with good relief details and old grey color toning. Mintage is only 36 009 pcs. Bitkin 82 R1. Very rare. 
Russia Rouble 1729 - Peter II (1727-1730)28.66g. XF/XF+. Appealing specimen with well-preserved relief details and nice old patina. With star of order on breast. 4 festoons with stars. Without hair ribbons. Bitkin 110 R1 (similar). Very rare. 
Russia (USSR) 100 Roubles 1978 (ММД) - Moscow Olymics 1980 - Lenin Stadium17.26g. Au 0.900. UNC/UNC. Friedberg 188; Y 162. PLEASE NOTE: This lot is subject to a reduced buyer's premium of only 12.4%.
Spain, Segovia 8 reales ND - Philip II (1556-1598)27.19g. AU/AU. Cy# 3942. AC.678.The 8 Reales of Segovia, struck under the reign of Philip II (1556-1598), stands as a testament to the grandeur of Spain’s Golden Age. This rare and undated (nd) coin, marked with the assayer’s initials "I M" and featuring letters below the mintmark, is cataloged under Cy# 3942 and AC.678. Graded AU (About U...
Russia Rouble 1743 СПБ - Elizabeth (1741-1762)25.72g. AU/AU. Beautiful exemplar with good relief details, mint luster and old light olive-green color toning. Bitkin 251. 
Russia 50 Kopecks 1913 ЭБ - Nicholas II (1894-1917) - NGC MS 63Only 4 coins certified finer by NGC. An outstanding lustrous exemplar with magnificent multicolor toning on reverse. Bitkin 92. A highly scarce variety with mintmaster’s initials “ЭБ” in high state of preservation.  
Russia Rouble 1913 ЭБ - Nicholas II (1894-1917)19.94g. Charming lustrous exemplar with nice relief details. A rarely encountered year, especially in such high state of preservation. Bitkin 68 R1. Very rare. Nearly the entire planned mintage of 1913 rubles was redirected to produce commemorative rubles marking the 300th anniversary of the Romanov dynasty. 
Russia 25 Kopecks 1900 - Nicholas II (1894-1917)4.99g. VF+/XF. Bitkin 98 R. Quite rare year of issue. 
Russia Rouble 1745 СПБ - Overstruck - Elizabeth (1741-1762)25.68g. XF+/AU. Appealing exemplar with perfect relief details and lovely old grey color patina. Edge inscription of the St. Petersburg Mint. Bitkin 259. 1745 was the final year when rubles of Ivan Antonovich were overstruck. Very rarely encountered, and in such high preservation – exceptionally rare. 
Byzantine Empire (Constantinople) AV Solidus ND (610-613) - Heraclius (610-641)4.31g. 21mm. AU/UNC. Magnificent, lustrous specimen with a strong strike. Obv.: Cuirassed bust facing, wearing crowned plumed helmet with cross on circlet, and paludamentum, holding globus cruciger; “∂ N ҺЄRACLI-VS PP AVC”. Rev.: Cross potent set on three steps; “VICTORIA AVςЧ Є”(officina mark); CON...
Sweden (Stockholm) 2 Mark 1701 - Karl XII (1697-1718)10.29g. AU/UNC. A superb example, radiating bright Mint luster and preserved in near-pristine condition, close to Mint State. Such quality is rare for this charming and collectible type. Type II. Mintmaster’s Initials HZ - Henrik Zedritz. KM 314; SM 62. 
Russia 1 Rouble 1924 ПЛ - NGC MS 65An outstanding lustrous exemplar with magnificent elegant toning. Despite being commonly encountered, it is rarely found in such a high state of preservation. Fedorin 10. 
Russia Rouble 1809 СПБ-МК - Alexander I (1801-1825)20.73g. AU/AU. Appealing well-struck exemplar with mint luster and good relief details. Rare state of preservation for this type. Bitkin 74. 
Russia (USSR) Chervonetz 1980 (ММД)8.57g. Au 0.900. UNC/UNC. Bright mint luster. Petrov, Fedorin 570; Fedorin VI 9. PLEASE NOTE: This lot is subject to a reduced buyer's premium of only 12.4%.
Russia Rouble 1798 СМ-МБ - Paul I (1796-1801) - NGC AU DETAILSRepaired, but still appealing exemplar with good relief details. Bitkin 32. 
Sweden (Västeras) 1 Öre 1530 – Gustav I Vasa (1521-1560)2.97g. VF/VF. Holed. Type II. Obv.: Standing armored Saint Erik holding raised sword in right hand and orb in left. “SºЄRICVSºRЄ-XºSWЄCIЄ*”. Rev.: Crowned shield with the Three Crowns of Sweden and a small inner shield with Vasa arms, above a long cross divides legend “MONЄ WЄSTЄ-RARS 1530”. SM 14a R. Rare! 
Mysia (Kyzikos) Electrum Hecte (c.550-450 BC) - NGC Ch VFStrike: 3/5, Surface: 3/5. Brushed. Obv.: Winged dog squatting left, head reverted, on tunny fish left. Rev.: Quadripartite incuse square. Von Fritze I 104; Greenwell 140; SNG BN 246-7. 
Russia (USSR) Chervonetz 1982 (ММД)8.58g. Au 0.900. UNC/UNC. Bright mint luster. Petrov, Fedorin 574; Fedorin VI 14. PLEASE NOTE: This lot is subject to a reduced buyer's premium of only 12.4%.
USA (Philadelphia Mint) 2½ Dollars 19294.16g. Au 0.900. AU/AU. Mint luster. ‘Indian head’ type. Engraver’s Initials B.L.P - Bela Lyon Pratt. KM 128. PLEASE NOTE: This lot is subject to a reduced buyer's premium of only 12.4%.
Greco-Bactrian Kingdom (Pushkalavati) AR tetradrachm ND - Eucratides I (c. 170-145 BC)16.91g. 33mm. UNC/AU. An excellent near mint state specimen, featuring bright original mint luster, a sharp strike, well-preserved surfaces, and elegant yellowish toning — a rare level of preservation for this type. Obv.: Draped and cuirassed bust of Eucratides I to right, seen from front, wearing crested ...
German States, Kingdom of Prussia (Berlin) 20 Mark 1888 - Friedrich III (1888)7.95g. AU/AU. Mintmark A. KM 515; Jaeger 248; Friedberg 3828. PLEASE NOTE: This lot is subject to a reduced buyer's premium of only 12.4%.
County of Lippe (Lemgo) AR Pfennig ND (c. 1229-1240) – Bernhard III (1229-1265)1.04g. VF+/XF-. Obv.: Seated bishop with crozier and book; “+BERNAR-DVS ЄPI”. Rev.: Heraldic shield with three roses; “+LЄMЄGO CIVITAS”. Grote 30 var.; Ihl, Lemgo Em. 3,4. Rare! 
Russia (USSR) Chervonetz 19758.72g. Au 0.900. UNC/UNC. Bright mint luster. Friedberg 181a; Y 85; Fedorin VI 3. Petrov; Fedorin 562. PLEASE NOTE: This lot is subject to a reduced buyer's premium of only 12.4%.
Russia 1 Rouble 1765 СПБ-СА - Catherine II the Great (1762-1796)23.41g. UNC/UNC. Edge damage at 3 o'clock. Beautiful specimen with mint luster and perfect detailing. Bitkin 188. This particular type is considered one of the most attractive among the roubles of Catherine II.
Russia Russia Rouble 1737 - Anna Ioannovna (1730-1740)26.04g. XF/AU. Appealing exemplar with some mint luster, nice relief details, old grey color toning and some oxidations. With pendant for three pearls on bosom. 9 pearls in hair. Bitkin 135. An interesting and unusual portrait variety of the Empress.
Russia Rouble 1914 BC - Nicholas II (1894-1917)19.88g. Attractive specimen with nice old patina, good relief details and some mint luster. Quite rare year of issue. Bitkin 69 R. Rare. 
German States, Kingdom of Bavaria (Munich) 5 Mark 1876 D - Ludwig II (1864-1886) - NGC MS 63A beautifully lustrous specimen with graceful toning, preserved in a condition seldom encountered for this charming type. Mintmark D. KM 896; Jaeger 42; Davenport GT III 616; AKS 194. After 1871, the states that became part of German Empire had the right to issue gold and silver coins of high...
Russia 50 Kopecks 1910 ЭБ - Nicholas II (1894-1917) - NGC AU 58Beautiful exemplar with some mint luster and appealing grey color patina. Mintage only 150 009 pcs. Bitkin 89 R. Rare. 
Egypt, Ptolemaic Kingdom (Alexandria) Æ39 (Tetrobol) - Ptolemy III Euergetes (246-222 BC)43.82g. 38.79mm. Double struck on reverse. A superb near mint state example with rich dark chocolate toning, crisp strike, and nearly pristine surfaces — an exceptionally rare preservation for this iconic classical type. Obv.: Diademed head of Zeus-Ammon to right. Rev.: Eagle with closed wings standi...
Byzantine Empire (Constantinople) AV Solidus ND (644-646) - Constans II (641-668)4.42g. 20mm. AU/UNC. Gorgeous, lustrous specimen with a well-executed strike. Obv.: Bust facing, beardless, wearing crown with cross on circlet and chlamys; holding globus cruciger; “∂ N CONStAN-tINЧS P P AVG”. Rev.: Cross potent set on three steps; “VICTORIA - AVςЧ Z”(officina mark); CONOB in exerg...
Netherlands (Utrecht) Ducat 1803 - Batavian Republic3.47g. UNC/UNC. Beautiful well-struck exemplar with bright mint luster. Trade coinage. KM 11.3; Delmonte G 1171C; Friedberg 317. PLEASE NOTE: This lot is subject to a reduced buyer's premium of only 12.4%. 
Finland (Helsinki) 200 Markkaa 1926 S - PCGS MS66The highest graded example in the PCGS census. An excellent specimen, boasting brilliant luster and outstanding eye appeal. Mintmaster’s Initial S - Isak Gustaf Sundell. KM 29; Friedberg 7. Rare. PLEASE NOTE: This lot is subject to a reduced buyer's premium of only 12.4%.
Livonian Confederation (Riga) AR Ferding 1515 - Jasper Linde and Wolter von Plettenberg2.77g. XF/XF. Obv.: Coats of arms of Jasper Linde and Wolter von Plettenberg, date 15-15 above; long cross behind, than divides legend “MO:AR CH’PI’ ЄT:MA-GI’ LIV”. Rev.: Maria with child standing, in halo; “MARI·TVV° - °SALVA·PO”. Haljak 388 2R. Rare! 
Russia (USSR) Chervonetz 1980 (ММД)8.61g. Au 0.900. UNC/UNC. Bright mint luster. Petrov, Fedorin 570; Fedorin VI 9. PLEASE NOTE: This lot is subject to a reduced buyer's premium of only 12.4%.
Russia 50 Kopecks 1906 ЭБ - Nicholas II (1894-1917) - NGC XF 45Only 6 coins certified finer by NGC. Nice old light-grey patina. Mintage is only 10 009 pcs. Bitkin 85 R1. A key rarity among the 50 kopeck coins of Nicholas II, and a highly desirable piece for advanced collectors.
Russia 50 Kopecks 1899 ФЗ - Nicholas II (1894-1917) - NGC MS 61Charming lustrous exemplar with nice relief details and bright mint luster. Rare state of preservation for this type. Bitkin 77. 50-kopeck coins of 1899 in high state of preservation with the mintmaster's initials ФЗ are encountered quite rarely.
Russia Rouble 1782 СПБ-ИЗ - Catherine II (1762-1796)25.10g. VF/XF. Bitkin 233.
Russia Rouble 1839 - In Memory of the Dedication of the Memorial Chapel on the Borodino Field - Nicholas I (1825-1855)20.73g. XF/AU. Appealing exemplar with good relief details and nice grey color toning. Bitkin 895 R. Rare. Issued to commemorate the consecration of the memorial chapel erected on the Borodino battlefield, the site of Russia’s defining clash with Napoleon during the Patriot...
Sweden (Stockholm) 4 Mark 1604 – Karl IX (1604-1611)19.84g. VF/VF. First serie, Typ 1B. Obv.: Armored figure of Prince Karl to left, holding scepter and crowned shield with Greater Arms of Sweden, divides date 16-04; “*·CAROLVS·D:G·DESIGN·REX·SVECIÆ·&·PRINCEPS·HÆR·” Rev.: Radiant Sun with Hebrew letters for name of Jehovah; in inner ring Motto “+IEHOVAH·SOLATIVM·MEVM”...
United Kingdom (Royal Mint, London) 5 Pounds 1887 – Victoria (1837-1901) - NGC MS 62~39.94g - Au917. A notably large gold coin of impressive size and presence. Splendid lustrous exemplar with bright mint luster. 2nd Portrait ('Jubilee Head'), Engraver’s Initials J.E.B. – Joseph Edgar Boehm. Reverse Engraver’s Initials B.P. – Benedetto Pistrucci. KM 769; Spink 3864. PLEASE NO...
Russia (USSR) Chervonetz 1977 (ЛМД)8.57g. Au 0.900. UNC/UNC. Splendid lustrous exemplar. Petrov, Fedorin 564; Fedorin VI 5; Friedberg 181a; KM Y 85. PLEASE NOTE: This lot is subject to a reduced buyer's premium of only 12.4%.
Turkey, Ottoman Empire (Kostantiniye) AV 100 Kurush RY 32 (1906) - Abdul Hamid II (AH 1293-1327 / 1876-1909 AD)7.16g. AU/AU. Gold 917. Toughra with "el-Ghazi" to right. KM 730. PLEASE NOTE: This lot is subject to a reduced buyer's premium of only 12.4%.
Russia (Russian Federation) 25 Roubles 2005 - Scorpio3.21g. Au 0.999. UNC/UNC. Some marks. Signs of the Zodiac serie. Y 922. PLEASE NOTE: This lot is subject to a reduced buyer's premium of only 12.4%.
Spain (Madrid) 20 Reales 1861 - Isabella II (1833-1868) - PCGS MS62Only one exemplar certified finer by PCGS. Splendid lustrous exemplar. KM 610; Calicó 119. PLEASE NOTE: This lot is subject to a reduced buyer's premium of only 12.4%.
Russia Rouble 1859 - In memory of unveiling of monument to emperor Nicholas I in St. Petersburg - Alexander II (1855-1881)20.71g. AU/AU. Beautiful specimen with nice relief details, attractive mirror shine luster and appealing old patina. Flat-type portrait. Bitkin 567. Rare. Struck to commemorate one of the most remarkable equestrian statues of 19th-century Europe — the monument to Emper...
Finland (Russia) 10 Penniä 1891 - Alexander III (1881-1894) - NGC MINT ERROR MS 64 RBOnly 2 coins certified finer by NGC. An outstanding lustrous exemplar with magnificent red-brown color toning. Rare state of preservation for this type. Rare mint error: struck on a cracked (laminated) planchet. Bitkin 245. 
Russia Rouble 1753 СПБ-IM - Elizabeth (1741-1762) - NGC AU DETAILSCleaned. Engraving of the hairstyle on the portrait. Nice specimen with some mint luster. Bitkin 270. 
Russia Rouble 1913 BC - 300 years of Romanov dynasty - Nicholas II (1894-1917) - NGC MS 63Charming brilliant exemplar with attractive patina. Plane relief type. Bitkin 335. The die not in relief type is rarely found in high-grade preservation. 
Russia Rouble 1907 ЭБ - Nicholas II (1894-1917)20.02g. AU/XF. Appealing exemplar with old nice patina and good relief details. Mintage is 400 209 pcs. Bitkin 61. Rare.
Macedonian Kingdom (Babylon) AR Tetradrachm c. 324-323 BC – Alexander III the Great (336-323 BC)16.88g. 28mm. XF/VF. Some mint luster. Possible lifetime issue. Obv.: Head of Heracles to right, wearing lion's scalp. Rev.: Zeus enthroned to left, holding long scepter and eagle; vertical club and letter M in left field; below throne, monogram; to right, “AΛEΞANΔPOY”. Price 3640. 
Lucania (Velia) AR Nomos / Didrachm (с. 300-280 BC) - NGC VFStrike: 5/5, Surface: 3/5. Marks. Obv.: Head of Athena to left, wearing crested decorated Attic helmet. Rev.: Lion to left, attacking stag; “ΥEΛHTΩN”. Williams 561a; HN Italy 1318; HGC 1, 1326. 
Attica (Athens) AR Tetradrachm (c. 353-294 BC)17.26g. 21mm. VF/XF. A nice specimen, featuring traces of Mint luster and exceptionally well-preserved surfaces. Obv.: Helmeted head of Athena right, with profile eye and ‘pi-style’ palmette. Rev.: Owl standing right, head facing; olive sprig and crescent behind; ΑΘΕ before; all within incuse square. HGC 4, 1599; SNG Copenhagen 63-65; Bin...
Germany, Weimar Republic (Berlin) 5 Reichsmark 1930 - Graf Zeppelin25.12g. UNC/UNC. A superbly lustrous piece, exceptionally well preserved — a rare state of originality for this substantial and widely respected type. Circulating commemorative coin: World Flight of the Graf Zeppelin in 1929. Mintmark A. KM 68; Davenport GT III 972; Jaeger 343. 
Collection of Russian (USSR) Circulations coins (1921–1957) (1 album - 230 pcs)Various condition. A collection of circulation coins of the USSR from the 1921–1957 series. Includes many key dates, including some of the rarest. The overall condition is above average. A very interesting and appealing lot for the collector.  Additional photos are available on our website; please visit for a ...
Russia Rouble 1843 СПБ-АЧ - Nicholas I (1825-1855)20.89g. AU/AU. Attractive exemplar some mint luster, good relief details and old colourful toning. 8 links in wreath. Eagle type 1837-1843. Bitkin 202. 
Russia (Poland) Rouble 1845 MW - Nicholas I (1825-1855)20.53g. XF-/XF. Attractive exemplar with some mint luster, good relief details and nice patina. Bitkin 424. 
Russia (Krasny mint) 10 Kopecks 1762 - Peter III (1762)50.95g. VF/VF. An attractive example with well-preserved relief details and an exquisite cabinet-toned yellow-brown patina. Rare state of preservation for this type. Bitkin 17 R (similar). Rare. 
England (Lincoln) AR Penny ND (c.1017‑1023) - Cnut (1016-1035)0.84g. AU/AU. Bent. A few peck-marks. Quatrefoil type. Leofwine, moneyer. Obv.: Draped crowned bust left within quatrefoil; “+CNVT REX ANGLORV:” Rev.: Voided long cross with triple-crescent ends; all over quatrefoil; small cross in one of the quarters; “+LEO-FPIN-E MO L-INCO”. Spink 1157; North 781. 
England (Lincoln) AR Penny ND (c. 985-991) - Aethelred II (978-1016)1.56g. AU/UNC. A few peck-marks. Long cross type. Aethelnoth, moneyer. Obv.: Draped bust left; “+ÆDELRÆD REX ANGLO”. Rev.: Voided long cross, with triple-crescent ends; “+ÆD-ELNO-D M’O LINC”. Spink 1151; North 774. 
Russia 10 Roubles 1911 ЭБ - Nicholas II (1894-1917) - NGC MS 62Standard weight - 8.6g. Au 0.900. Splendid lustrous exemplar.  Bitkin 16; Sidorov 2111.