Russia (1705) ruble Dav-1642

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Sincona sale 12, lot 24

This specimen was lot 24 in Sincona sale 12 (Zürich, October 2013), where it sold for 75,000 CHF (about US$97,003 including buyer's fees). The catalog description[1] noted, "Rouble 1705, Red Mint. Very rare in such outstanding condition! 6 roubles acc. to Petrov. 5 roubles acc. to Trapeznikov. Most attrctive piece with greenish patina. Cabinet piece. About uncirculated." This rare type is among the first crowns of Russia.

Recorded mintage: unknown.

Specification: 28 g, 0.875 fine silver, this specimen 28.28 g.

Catalog reference: Bitkin 800 (R). Severin 181. GM 18.6. Diakov 175 (R1). KM-122.2; Dav-1642.

Source:

  • Michael, Thomas, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1701-1800, 7th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2016.
  • Bitkin, Vladimir, Composite Catalogue of Russian Coins, Part I (1699-1740), Kiev: Moneta, 2003.
  • Davenport, John S., European Crowns, 1700-1800, 2nd Ed., London: Spink & Son, 1964.
  • [1]Auktion 12: the SINCONA Collection, part 2, Zürich: Sincona AG, 2013.

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