Peter I, 1689-1725

Shestak (Half Tymf) 1707. 3.00 gm. Bit 3855 (R3) – this coin, Diakov 3 - this coin, Petrov (50 Rubl.), GM (Rare) – this coin, Ryabsevich Pl 15. 12 – this coin, Sev 199 (RR), Uzd 4856 (RRR). This specimen was published for the first time in 1897 in П.В. Зубовъ. «Матерiалы по Русской Нумизматикъ». It was the only available image of this tremendously rare coin and it became the plate coin in all standard references of Russian coinage. Listed also in Grand Duke George Mikhailovich’s «Списокъ Монетъ Недостающихъ в Моемъ Собранiи». Our research found no other specimen of any Peter I Shestak of any variety ever offered at public auction. Toned over some light laminations. Of the Greatest Rarity and Historical Importance. Here is a once in a life-time opportunity for the fortunate collector. About extremely fine to extremely fine

Bitkin – plate coin
Diakov – plate coin
Grand Duke – plate coin
Ryabsevich – plate coin
Zubov – plate coin