Dav-1682; C-47.1; Bit-8; Diakov-1. From the short six month reign of Peter III prior to his disappearance and eventual murder. Historians are somewhat divided on what role Catherine The Great played, though her ascendancy was the direct result of her husbands removal. As such, most tend to connect the dots and implicitly (if not explicitly) hold her responsible for Peters untimely demise. That all said, it comes as no surprise that coinage from his reign is both scarce and highly sought after. The piece offered here is no exception, a coin of the highest desirability both historically and numismatically, and in such acutely nice condition that nearly anyone interested in the type will want to have a look. Exceptionally well preserved with splashes of blue and red tone highlighting portions of the fields. A lamination on the reverse as made, and a single short contemporary scratch in front of the Tsars chin are the only minor distractions worthy of mention, with the balance of the coin displaying abundant detail along with smooth original surfaces. Examples of this caliber are very infrequently offered, for collectors aspiring to own a high grade example there may never be a better opportunity than now.NGC EF-40.
