Congress Kingdom, Alexander I, 10 gold 1822 IB, Warsaw - rare and beautiful
Av.: Head of the Tsar to the right. In the rim: ALEXANDER I CESAR SA W ROS KING OF POLAND
Rw.: Crowned double-headed Russian eagle with Polish eagle shield against a background of ermine mantle. On the sides of the crown the date 18 - 22, at the bottom initials I-B (Jacob Benicke - administrator of the Warsaw mint). In the rim: 10 ZLOTYS - POLISH / OF STERLING SILVER
Condition: NGC MS61
For this type of coin, a superbly struck and preserved piece. Plastic relief. Beautiful detail. Charming patina. Very high NGC grade. Only one piece scored higher. A sought after and valued item. In this state of preservation very rare and hard to find on the collector's market. A beautiful piece for the best collections.
Recommended
Literature: Kopicki 2717 (R5), Bitkin 821 (R), Davenport 248, Plage 25, Berezowski 30 zl.
