1898-AP年俄罗斯亚历山大二世纪念碑揭幕金勳章卢布，圣彼得堡造币厂。尼古拉斯二世。RUSSIA. Gold "Unveiling of the Alexander II Monument in Liubech" Medallic Ruble, 1898-AP. St. Petersburg Mint. Nicholas II. PCGS SPECIMEN-62 Gold Shield.光边。A. Griliches所铸。正面：亚历山大二世的肖像朝左；反面：柳别奇的亚历山大纪念碑。极罕，很可能是存世仅有的孤品。这枚金章与另一较常见的（但仍相当稀有）银卢布类似，Bitkin评其稀有度为R2。底板几处浅磕碰痕及痕迹，但与金光充盈的类镜面底板已相互融合。经典之作，魅力四射的金章，定能吸引众多钟情金币或俄罗斯发行的藏家，为其千金一掷。Fr-Unlisted; Bit-M327 ([R4]; this coin plated and cited); Dia-1262.1 var. (silver); Sev-4055 var. (same); Uzd-4198 var. (same). Diamter: 33.7mm; Weight: 34.81 gms. Plain Edge. By A. Griliches. Obverse: Bare head of Alexander II left; Reverse: View of Alexanders monument in Liubech. EXTRAORDINARILY RARE and quite likely UNIQUE, this medallic issue in gold parallels a more common (yet still fairly rare) ruble in silver, itself rated as R2 by Bitkin. A few light scuffs and marks are noted in the fields, but are rather consistent with the dazzling prooflike nature of the surfaces. A majestic offering and one which will undoubtedly attract collectors across many fields, such as those with advanced cabinets dedicated to gold issues, rare and intriguing medals, or the finest of those centered around Russian numismatics--for which this piece is absolutely a must. From the Pinnacle Collection.<p>Ex: New York Sale [Markov] VIII (1/2004) Lot # 893.<p>Ex: Markov 6 (12/1998) Lot # 909.
