Auction number 6, "Coins and Medals of the Order

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Welcome to the auction number 6: " Coins and Medals of the Order of " Eastern European Antique House

The auction will be held November 16, 2013 We look forward to seeing you at the address : Moscow Lomonosov Prospect, 29 , Bldg. 1 , phone: +7 ( 499) 750-00-55 .

Several lots, which will be presented at the auction :

Stack Award
Lot number 310 , Ag, gilding , enamel , size: 67 x 93 x 79 mm , weight: 174 g , AU
Made to order the officers of the Life Guards 3rd Artillery Brigade , which took part in the battle of Plevna in October-November 1877 and awarded a mark of distinction in the hat with the inscription: "For Plevna from October 20 to November 28, 1877 ," which played back on a pile in the form of quiver over Andreev star. The unique monument of Russian history and culture , unparalleled exhibit , worthy of world-class museums .
Estimate: 1,900,000 - 2,500,000 rubles.

Aurey
Lot number 57 , the Roman Empire . Machida ( during the reign of Emperor Trajan, 98-117 years ) . Rome . Issue: 112-117 years. Au, weight: 7.26 g EF
Place of issue : Rome . Avers : MATIDIA AVG DIVAE MARCIANAE F. Draped bust Matidia high headdress right. Reverse : PIETAS AVGVST. Pietata , personification of piety, is from the front, laying hands on the heads of two children on either side of her - Vibia Sabina and Matidia Younger . Reference : RIC 759 (p. 301).
Estimate: 550,000 - 750,000 rubles.

sesterce
Lot number 59 , the Roman Empire . Hadrian ( 117-138 years ) . Rome . Issue: 134-138 years. Cu, weight: 23.1 g gVF /EF
Place of issue : Rome . Avers : HADRIANVS AVG COS III P P. Draped bust of the emperor wearing a laurel wreath , turned to the right. Reverse : AEGYPTOS SC. The personification of the province of Egypt, sits at the table to the left, right hand holding system tray , the left is based on a basket of fruit , the serpent entwined around it , on the left column of the ibis . Reference : RIC 838. Adrian became a Roman emperor, inheriting the greatest conqueror of the Roman Empire Trajan . Judging that left a legacy of empire and so is very high , the new emperor immediately rejected the policy of conquest . Risking a revolt by remaining at the head of the legions of Trajan's military leaders , he refused to newly conquered Armenia and Mesopotamia and established the Roman border on the Euphrates . The main attention paid to improving the work of Adrian Roman state machine , believing that the best way to control the personal presence of the emperor in each province. With occasional breaks to return to Rome , the emperor spent his entire life in a ceaseless travels, during which he visited all parts of his vast empire. But some of the country he loved more than any other , and whenever possible, tried to go back there. These countries include Egypt and its capital city of Alexandria . For Adrian Egypt was not only the breadbasket of the empire, that is where he lost his favorite Antinous , who either drowned or been sacrificed for the sake of Hadrian. The Egyptians deified this handsome young man , and a constellation of Antinous isolated in the starry sky to the XIX century. A rare coin in a natural patina.
Estimate: 495,000 - 600,000 rubles.

Solid
Lot number 80 , the Roman Empire . Constantine I the Great ( 307-337 years ) . Ticino. Issue: 306-337 years. Au, weight: 4.39 g EF
Place of issue : Ticino. Obverse : CONSTANTINVS P F AVG. Head of Constantine the Great in the diadem the right. Reverse : PM TRIB P COS IIII PP PRO COS. The son of the emperor, dressed in a toga , seated left on curule chair , holding in his right hand and in the left field scepter. Bleed SMT. Reference : RIC 30 ( p. 363) .
Estimate: 575,000 - 650,000 rubles.

Solid
Lot number 85 , the Roman Empire . Procopius ( 365-366 years ) . Constantinople. Issue: 365-366 years. Au, weight: 4.3 g EF
Place of issue : Constantinople . Obverse : DN PROCOPIVS PF AVG. Bust of Procopius in the diadem , cuirass and paludamentum sealed by the fibula on his shoulder, to the right. Reverse : REPARATIO FEL TEMP. Emperor standing in armor with his left hand rests on a shield and holding his right hand with the standard of the cross, under -edged CONS. Reference : RIC 144 ( p. 209).
Estimate: 1,350,000 - 1,750,000 rubles.

Solid
Lot number 96 , the Roman Empire . Valentinian III. On behalf of the Augusta Yusty Grata Honoria . Ravenna . Issue: 425-455 years. Au, weight : 4.5 g EF
Place of issue : Ravenna . Obverse : DN IVST CRAT HONORIA PF AVG. Honoree bust , wearing a diadem and imperial robes with a double string of beads , turned to the right . On the sleeve near the shoulder is a cross . Above the head of the Empress crown . Reverse : BONO REIPVBLICAE. Victoria standing left , right hand holding a cross, around which the letters R and V. Between the cross and the head of the Victoria Star . Bleed CONOB. Reference : RIC 2022 (p. 367) .
Estimate: 550,000 - 650,000 rubles.

ruble G
Lot number 127 , the Russian Empire , Peter I, 1712 , G, Ag, XF +, weight: 28.69 g
Red Mint . Edge smooth. Initials medalist "G". Bitkin rarity - R, № 98.808; Uzdenikov rarity - a "feature ", № 0530 . Petrov - 7 rubles . Great collectible safety for this type. A nice light patina .
Estimate: 700,000 - 1,000,000 rubles.

2 Ruble
Lot number 147 , the Russian Empire , Peter II, in 1728 , Au, XF, Weight: 4.04 g
Red Mint . Edge patterned . Bitkin rarity - R2, № 445.17 " star over his head " ; Uzdenikov rarity - a "feature with a point ", № 0043 . Ilyin - 35 rubles , Petrov - 35 rubles. An extremely rare specimen . Pearl of any collection. Numismatic monument.
Estimate: 5,400,000 - 6,500,000 rubles.

Medal " Joining the Crimea and Kuban"
Lot number 178, Catherine II, in 1783 , Au, diameter : 48 mm , Weight: 52.63 grams , AU
Engraver A. Abramson . Clerks № 196.7, a rarity - R5. In 1783 , after the abdication of Khan Shahin Giray and long uprising in the Crimea, Russian troops occupied the territory of the Crimean Khanate. April 8, 1783 the Russian Empress Catherine II issued a manifesto in which the Crimea, Kuban and Taman became Russian regions. It is extremely rare. Unique genuine historical monument .
Estimate: 1,000,000 - 1,500,000 rubles.

Sewn Star of the Order of St. George
Lot number 183, one - half of the XIX century , Cu, sequins , silk , thread , tinsel , gold plating , weight: 13.28 g Size: 90 × 90 mm ​​, VF /XF
Private gold embroidery workshop of St. Petersburg or Moscow. In the central medallion monogram "SG " ( St. George ) and the motto "For service and courage ."
The famous Russian Military Order of St. George - combat , only an honorary award for Russian officers - was officially established November 26, 1769 . During military campaigns against Napoleon, 1812-1815 gg star of the Order of St. George received a total of 26 Russian and 11 foreign generals. Of them have a first degree , MI Kutuzov , LL Bennigsen and MB Barclay de Tolly. The reverse side is decorated Star of the Order of the skin.
Estimate: 7,600,000 - 8,250,000 rubles.

Sign of the Order of St. Stanislaus I Art. dark Enamels
Lot number 201, Nicholas I, 1840-1850 years , Au, enamel , size: 56.5 x 59 mm , weight: 19.15 g , XF +
On the back side of the eye are the hallmarks: St. Petersburg Assay tent to 1865 (56 gold content in the box and coat of arms brooch Petersburg ), as well as the name brand "IW" Made in the workshop of the Finnish silversmith Johann Varyusa , who worked in St. Petersburg in 1841-1862 gg. Restoration /Statute of the Royal and Imperial Order of St. Stanislaus : "The right to award the Order of St. Stanislaus generally available to all those loyal subjects of the Russian Empire and the Kingdom of Poland , who prosperity in the Christian virtues and great zeal for service in the field of war , both on land and the seas, or civil, or in private life , the commission of any deed for the benefit of mankind , or the public , or the edges , which is where , or the whole of the Russian state , will pay special attention to herself Imperial and Royal Majesty . right these things apply as well as to the spiritual ranks of foreign faiths and all military ranks , land and sea , and civilians on the nobility and bureaucratic beschinovnyh on honorable citizens and merchants, all employees and not employees. " A rare sign. Excellent safety. The collection!
Estimate: 1,500,000 - 2,300,000 rubles.

Sign of the Order of St. Vladimir 2-3 Art. Dark Enamels for non-Christians
Lot number 208 , Alexander II, 1860-1870 years , Au, enamel, moire ribbon , diameter: 49.2 ( 54.3 with eyelet ) mm , weight: 25.64 g , AU
Made in the private jewelry workshop in St. Petersburg. At the eye of the traces of stigma . Restoration /Chevaliers 2nd degree could be a person , consisting of civilian and military ranks no lower than fourth grade ( State Councillor , Major General , Rear Admiral ) , third degree - not less than fifth grade ( state councilor , the foreman , captain-Commander ) . The Order of St. Vladimir of 1-3 degrees gave the gentleman hereditary nobility . The signs for the infidels are extremely rare. Together, the extent of performance and security of this award is of exceptional historical and collectible value .
Estimate: 2,500,000 - 4,000,000 rubles.

The Order of St. George 3rd Class
Lot number 211 , the Russian Empire , 1865-1898 years , Au, enamel , size: 43 x 47 ( with loop ) mm , weight: 13.14 g , VF +
Private jewelry shop in St. Petersburg. On the back side of the eye are hallmarks of the St. Petersburg Assay Office 1865-1898 gg. ( coat of arms of the city and 56 gold content ) and indiscriminate nominal stamp . Imperial Military Order of St. George the Great Martyr and Conqueror - the highest military award of the Russian Empire. Order of the third degree in history was awarded only 650 people.
Estimate: 2,500,000 - 3,500,000 rubles.

2 Penny
Lot number 213 , the Russian Empire , Alexander II, who in 1866 , Cu, AU, Weight: 2.53 g
Russia to Finland. Proof coin . Helsingfors Mint . Edge smooth. Gavel in one piece, printed ring. Bitkin rarity - R4, № 914.682; Uzdenikov rarity - a " devil with two points ", № 4678 . Ilyin - 100 rubles. The passage of the coins on the Russian and foreign auctions is not fixed. Extremely rare .
Estimate: 999,000 - 1,500,000 rubles.

ruble AP
Lot number 296 , the Russian Empire , Nicholas II, 1904 , AR , Ag, UNC, weight : 19.99 g
St. Petersburg Mint . Edge lettering . Mintsmeystera initials "AR" . Bitkin rarity - R1, № 937.58; Uzdenikov rarity - a "feature with a point ", № 2142. PROOF. The most rare ruble during the reign of Nicholas II. The amazing collectible safety . Decoration Collection .
Estimate: 1,400,000 - 1,700,000 rubles.