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RUSSIA, Tsardom of Rus. Petr I Alexeyevich Velikiy (Peter the Great). 1682-1725. Novodel AV 2.5 Ducats (22mm, 12h). After an original struck 1682-1696. Crowned double-headed eagle with wings spread, coat-of-arms on breast, holding scepter and globus cruciger / Legend in eight lines. Cf. Diakov N2 (for Ducat); cf. Kaim 1846 (4 Chervonetz); KM –; Friedberg 66a. In PCGS encapsulation 39805178, graded SP 63. Top pop.
Diakov notes that originals of this gold piece were given to participants of the Crimean campaigns against the Ottomans in 1687 and 1689. Coins of varying weights were distributed based on rank, with higher ranking officials receiving larger pieces.
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Triton XXVI – Session Four – Lots 991-1315 will be held Wednesday afternoon, 11 January 2023 beginning at 2:00 PM ET.
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