RUSSIA. Ruble, 1725. St. Petersburg Mint. Catherine I. NGC VF-35. KM-167; Dav-1663; Bit-71. Unbroken Legend variety. One of the most popular types of the entire portrait Ruble series, this beauty displays lovely gunmetal gray color that combines perfectly with the even wear to give an antiquated charm. Some scattered contacts are present, but none that are excessively deep or distracting. This wholly original Ruble is free from any of the common planchet flaws that plague this series, and therefore should be in high demand, despite its circulation.
