NGC-certified Russian Rarities Offered by SINCONA

Numismatic Guaranty Corporation® (NGC®) certified several extremely rare vintage Russian coins in the upcoming SINCONA sale of Russian Coins and Medals, which will be held October 21, 2019, in Zurich, as part of a four-day auction event. SINCONA (Swiss International Coin Auction AG) is a prominent Swiss numismatic auction house that has submitted many rare coins to NGC for authentication, grading and encapsulation over the years.

The coin with the highest estimate is Lot 1, a Russia 1701 2 Ducats graded NGC AU Details. With a starting bid of 200,000 CHF (about $201,000 USD), this turn of the 18^th century coin is an extreme rarity and interesting numismatic artifact. It is one of the first Russian chervonets—Russia's original foreign-trade gold coin—and it features a bust of Peter the Great, the first emperor of Russia.

Russia 1701 2 Ducats graded NGC AU Details, Starting bid: 200,000 CHF Click images to enlarge.

Another highlight is Lot 573, a Russia 1902 37.5 Roubles (100 Francs) graded NGC MS 61. This is a very rare coin, as only 225 pieces were minted, and it features a bust of Nicholas II, the last emperor of Russia. The starting bid is 150,000 CHF (about $151,000 USD).

Russia 1902 37.5 Roubles (100 Francs) graded NGC MS 61, Starting bid: 150,000 CHF Click images to enlarge.

Other notable NGC-certified coins in the Russian Coins and Medals sale include:

• Lot 371 – Russia 1834 Platinum 12 Roubles graded NGC PF 66 Ultra Cameo. Starting bid: 100,000 CHF (about $101,000 USD)
• Lot 379 – Russia 1836 1 1/2 Roubles (10 Zlotych) graded NGC MS 62. Starting bid: 80,000 CHF (about $80,000 USD)
• Lot 281 – Russia 1801 Pattern Rouble graded NGC AU 58. Starting bid 65,000 CHF (about $65,600 USD)
• Lot 11 – Russia 1707 Rouble graded NGC AU 55. Starting bid: 50,000 CHF (about $50,500 USD)
• Lot 142 – Russia 1762 5 Roubles graded NGC AU 55. Starting bid: 50,000 CHF (about $50,500 USD)
• Lot 380 – Russia 1836 1 1/2 Roubles (10 Zlotych) graded NGC MS 61. Starting bid: 40,000 CHF (about $40,400 USD)
• Lot 305 – Russia 1807 Rouble graded NGC SP 63+ Cameo. Starting bid: 30,000 CHF (about $30,300 USD)
• Lot 66 – Russia 1729 Rouble graded NGC MS 62. Starting bid: 25,000 CHF (about $25,200 USD)
• Lot 127 – Russia 1756 Rouble graded NGC MS 65+. Starting bid: 20,000 CHF (about $20,200 USD)
• Lot 208 – Russia 1779 10 Roubles graded NGC MS 62. Starting bid: 20,000 CHF (about $20,200 USD)

NGC-certified highlights in the other SINCONA sales, taking place through October 24, include:

• Lot 2560 in the World Coins and Medals sale – United States 1883 $5 graded NGC PF 65 Ultra Cameo. Starting bid: 30,000 CHF (about $30,300 USD)
• Lot 2582 in the World Coins and Medals Sale – United States 1890 $2.50 graded NGC PF 66 Ultra Cameo. Starting bid: 25,000 CHF (about $25,200 USD)
• Lot 3109 in the Swiss Coins and Medals sale – Switzerland 1798 4 Dukaten graded NGC MS 63. Starting bid: 25,000 CHF (about $25,200 USD)
• Lot 2519 in the World Coins and Medals sale – United States 1868 Gold Dollar graded NGC PF 66+ Ultra Cameo. Starting bid: 20,000 CHF (about $20,200 USD)
• Lot 3204 in the Swiss Coins and Medals Sale – Switzerland 1581-1601 7 Dukaten graded NGC XF 45. Starting bid: 20,000 CHF (about $20,200 USD)

Please visit SINCONA.com to learn more.

All estimates are provided by the auction house.