1834 Russian rouble - eBay question

worldcoinguy

I am trying to avoid a shameless SSP, but curiousity has the best of me. I have an ordinary 1834 rouble on eBay right now, ending on Friday night. It is in an ANACS slab at EF-45. The interesting part is the fact that I have over 30 watchers - the most I have ever had on an auction. Am I missing something about this particlar rouble, or is there just that much interest in Russian material right now?
link to eBay auction

Brent

coinnerd

Russia is one of the hottest areas in world coins right now.

coinpictures

I'm guessing you'll see some hefty sniping activity at the end. That's pretty much the way of the world on auctions any more...

CIVITAS

Nice coin. Should bring $125.00 - $150.00 I would imagine.

laurentyvan

Russia and Poland are blistering hot right now.

Daltonista

373 hits!

Daltonista

Way to go, Brent!

eBay sale

Nice closing price.

Tom

JZrarities

My $156 wasn't even close...congrats

worldcoinguy

Thanks guys - each one more than exceeded my expectations. I hated to let them go, but I just cant justify holding onto them when there are other (i.e. non russian) coins that I can buy in that price range. The kicker is that I bought the 1834 and 1846 roubles together for a total of $105 at a show 6 years ago.

CIVITAS

Wow! The coin looked more AU then EF to me, but I didn't think it looked THAT AU. Nice sale. I was going to bid $200, but forgot to do so. I see it wouldn't have mattered anyway.....