Medallic Rouble in Gold 1797. 38.7 mm. 32.5 gm. By C. Meisner. On the Coronation of Paul. Bit M226 (R3), cf. Diakov 243.9, Reichel 2963 (neither lists in Gold). Peruked and uniformed bust of Paul right signed C.M.F. below / Broad, shaded cross in field. Extremely rare. Authenticated and graded by PCGS AU Detail – cleaned. Once lightly cleaned. About uncirculated. Estimated Value $25,000 - UP
This medallic Coronation issue and Carl Meisner’s portrait of Paul served as a prototype for the subsequent portrait Pattern coins of Paul.