An exceptional specimen of the Warsaw ruble of 1844, struck with fresh dies that imparted a mirrorlike appearance.
This striking effect, now referred to as PROOFLIKE, is exceedingly rare in the coinage of this period.
Out of more than 120 Warsaw rubles of this date graded by NGC, only 3 examples have received the PROOFLIKE designation.
Variety with a fan-shaped eagle’s tail.
Second highest grade in NGC population report.
Only one coin graded higher at the time of creating auction description.