Alexei Mikhailovich, 1645-1676, Jefimok Rouble 1655.
“Horseman” and “1655” counterstamped on the obverse of a Swiss Taler of Basel, 1624 (Dav 4604). 27.97 gm. Spassky – unrecorded date. Very rare and the earliest countermarked taler from Basel. Rich old cabinet toning. Good very fine.
Ex “Russian Coins from the W. Fuchs Collection (Part III),” Sotheby’s, London 24-25 April, 1997, lot 171. Ex “The New York Sale” XXXVIII. Jan 6, 2016, lot 2006.