SINCONA Offers Ultra-rare Russian Coins Certified by NGC

Two of the most valuable coins known to Russian numismatics are among over 150 rarities certified by Numismatic Guaranty Company® (NGC®) being offered in an upcoming SINCONA sale. Bidding is already underway for SINCONA Auction 84: Russian Coins and Medals, which will be held October 23, 2023.

The top lot in the auction is a Russia 1827CNB HT 25 Kopecks Silver Pattern graded NGC MS 63 and pedigreed to the Soedermann Collection (lot 270). A pattern is a proposed design for a coin, and this one dates to the beginning of the series of 25 Kopecks, which is equivalent to a Quarter Rouble. It was struck near the beginning of the 29-year reign of Emperor Nicholas I. The only example in the NGC Census, it has a starting price of 500,000 CHF (about $540,000).

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Another top highlight in the auction is a Russia 1808CNB OT Quarter Rouble graded NGC MS 61 (lot 214), which has a starting price of 250,000 CHF (about $270,000). Like the 1827 coin, it is also pedigreed to the Soedermann Collection and last appeared at auction a decade ago, when both coins realized seven-figure amounts.

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"NGC is honored to have certified these seldom-seen coins that are treasured in the world of Russian numismatics," said Ben Wengel, NGC Senior Finalizer of World Coins. "The opportunity to acquire them is incredibly rare, and collectors can bid confidently knowing that their authenticity and grade are backed by the NGC Guarantee."

Other NGC-certified highlights in the auction include:

• a Poland 1827 IB 10 Zlotych graded NGC AU 53 and pedigreed to the Soedermann Collection (lot 274), with a starting price of 135,000 CHF (about $147,000)
• a Russia 1838-dated Moscow Triumphal Arch Gold Medal graded NGC MS 62 DPL and pedigreed to the G.D. Mikhailovich Collection (lot 330), with a starting price of 95,000 (about $103,000)
• a Poland 1840 HT 5 Zlotych Novodel graded NGC MS 63 and pedigreed to the Tolstoy and Soedermann Collections (lot 342), with a starting price of 70,000 CHF (about $76,000)
• a Poland 1841 HT 10 Zlotych graded NGC PF 62 and pedigreed to the Soedermann Collection (lot 350), with a starting price of 65,000 CHF (about $71,000)
• a Russia 1756 Livonia and Estonia 48 Kopecks graded NGC MS 63 and pedigreed to the Soedermann Collection (lot 75), with a starting price of 65,000 CHF (about $71,000)
• a Russia 1908 25 Roubles graded NGC UNC Details (lot 533), with a starting price of 50,000 CHF (about $54,000)
• a Russia 1904CNB AP Silver 5 Kopecks graded NGC PF 64+ Cameo and pedigreed to the Soedermann Collection (lot 528), with a starting price of 50,000 CHF (about $54,000)
• a Russia 1836 Imperial Family 1.5 Roubles graded NGC AU 58 (lot 316), with a starting price of 50,000 CHF (about $54,000)
• a Russia 1763CNB Silver Pattern 20 Kopecks graded NGC AU 58 and pedigreed to the Kruse Collection (lot 93), with a starting price of 50,000 CHF (about $54,000)
• a Russia 1810CNB OT Silver 5 Kopecks - Narrow Crown graded NGC MS 64 and pedigreed to the Soedermann Collection (lot 221), with a starting price of 45,000 CHF (about $49,000)
• a Russia 1807 Silver Pattern Rouble Novodel graded NGC MS 63 and pedigreed to the Soedermann Collection (lot 211), with a starting price of 45,000 CHF (about $49,000)

Starting prices are provided by the auction house. The $ symbol represents US Dollars.