Russia Rare Sestroretsk Rouble, 1770 Giant Coin epoch Ekaterina II Restrike

Description: Russia Rare Sestroretsk Rouble, 1770 Giant Coin epoch Ekaterina II RestrikeThis coin has never been in circulation - it is a trial coin. The original is in the mint cabinet of the State Historical Museum and hardly anyone can see it. feel free to offer your price Russia Rare Sestroretsk Rouble, 1770 Giant Coin epoch Ekaterina II Restrike For sale this extremely rare Russian coin GiantItem description : Sestroretsk Rouble1770Metal - CopperDiameter - 78 mm ~3.07 inThickness - 23 mm ~ 0.90 inWeight ~ 1 kg ~ 35.76 oz Edge - InscriptionEnvironmental damage Beautiful natural patina Please note that selling it as a Reproduction Even reproductions of this kind of coin are sold on online auctions for up to 5000 $https://www.m-dv.ru/catalog/id,6394/prohod.htmlhttps://www.m-dv.ru/catalog/p,77531/image.html A must have coin in every numismatist`s collection IMPORTANT NOTE FOR INTERNATIONAL BUYERSso think before you buy!!!!returns are not accepted!!!!! Catherine's government authorised an issue of paper assignats in 1769 to finance military operations in Poland and elsewhere. This paper currency, which totaled over 10 million rubles by 1770, was to be redeemed for copper coinage only, which would have required a tremendous coinage of standard 5 kopek pieces. Copper rubles were proposed to alleviate the stress on the mint, and the arms manufactory at Sestroretsk was dedicated to the striking of these massive copper coins. Technical problems proved insurmountable, however, the principle difficulty being the inability to produce a uniform flan that did not require extensive handwork to prepare for striking. In any case the idea for the copper ruble was abandoned in short order, and today only three original Sestroretsk rubles survive (two in the Hermitage Museum, one in the Smithsonian). In the 1840's and 1850's the original dies were brought out of storage and used to produce "novodels" or restrikes for collectors Terms of the auction: I ask you to carefully examine the description of the lot, in strict accordance with the rules of an auction. By confirming your bid, you agree with terms and conditions of the auction. Participant has no right to require from seller to cancel the bet, if there is no real reason to do so. Items will be dispatched within 3 working days time after payment is received. I will try on my behalf to provide maximum information about the item such as: description of the listed item, it`s weight, dimensions and good quality pictures. I guarantee that buyer will receive exact item that is on the pictures and described above.Please do not hesitate to communicate with me: I am trying to do my best to answer your questions.

Price: 350 USD

Location: Feltham

End Time: 2024-11-13T14:48:30.000Z

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