RUSSIA - NICHOLAS I December 1, 1825 – March 2, 1855 - Lot 547

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RUSSIA - NICHOLAS I December 1, 1825 – March 2, 1855 - Lot 547
RUSSIA - NICHOLAS I December 1, 1825 – March 2, 1855 A crowned double-headed eagle with outstretched wings, holding a scepter and an orb (a globe with a cross) in its talons. On the breast, the coat of arms of the city of Moscow is surrounded by the collar of the Order of St. Andrew. Arranged on the wings are the coats of arms of the kingdoms of Kazan, Poland, Astrakhan, Taurida, Siberia, and the Grand Duchy of Finland. Reverse: * 4 ЗOЛ. 82 ДOЛ. ЧИСТOЙ УPAЛЬCKOЙ ПЛATИHЫ. In the center, *6* PYБΛИ HA CEPEБPO 1830 СПБ. Reeded edge. ♦ Fr 159 6-ruble platinum coin, 1830 СПБ = Saint Petersburg. (20.63 g) Rare. T.B./Very Fine. 8,610 coins of this date were struck, but a large number were remelted at a later date. Specimen from the Vinchon Auction, February 1986, lot no. 641
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