Russia 1723 ruble Dav-1660
This specimen was lot 42678 in Stack's Bowers Summer 2026 Global Showcase Auction (Pittsburgh, September 2026), where it sold for $1,830. The catalog description[1] noted, "RUSSIA. Ruble, 1723. Moscow (Red) Mint. Peter I (the Great). PCGS EF-45. A bold problem free example, with enchanting tone, this phenomenally pedigreed and plated example is a tremendous representative of the "Moscow" Bust Type. Ex: Dr. Robert Hesselgesser Collection (Goldberg 32 - 9/2005) Lot # 3609." The coinage of Russia of the eighteenth century is a confusing and fascinating subject. Many ruble types were issued only briefly and can be dated even if they don't bear dates, such as this one from Peter the Great. This type varies from Dav-1659 in the arrangement of the emperor's toga and armor. The rubles of Peter the Great were about 28 grams but shrank to 20 grams by the end of the reign of Catherine the Great.
Recorded mintage: unknown but rare.
Specification: 28.44 g, 0.728 fine silver, 40-41 mm diameter, edge lettered РОССИСКОI РУБЛЬ МОСКОВСКОГО ДВАРА.
Catalog reference: Dav-1660; KM-162.4; Bit-899 (this coin illustrated), Diakov-48 (this coin illustrated).
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- Davenport, John S., European Crowns, 1700-1800, 2nd Ed., London: Spink & Son, 1964.
- Michael, Thomas, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1701-1800, 7th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2016.
- [1]Orsini, Matt, Kyle Ponterio and Jeremy Bostwick, Summer 2026 Global Showcase Auction, Costa Mesa, CA: Stack's Bowers LLC, 2026.
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