Lot 30025 – 1913 Romanov Tercentenary 3k vignette only die proofs, die A – two states, both in carmine on chalk surfaced paper

3 Kopek – Alexander III – Photo by S.G.Levitsky

Design prepared by R.Zarrinsh, engraved by J.Ksidias

1913 Romanov Tercentenary 3k vignette only die proofs, die A – two states, both in carmine on chalk surfaced paper, one with tiny thin, very fine. Possibly from Tsar collection sold R. Lowe auction in 1935 – Lot 16 described as “ 3 kopeks, Die A:…. Die proofs of head in carmine, four states” published in the Yamschik-Post Rider 1983, No 12, page 12 .