Russia 1726-SP 1/4 ruble
This specimen was lot 31547 in Heritage sale 3064 (Chicago, April 2018), where it sold for $1,320. The catalog description[1] noted, "Catherine I 1/4 Rouble 1726-СПБ AU Details (Removed from jewelery) NGC, St. Petersburg mint, PETR. Novodel. Milled edge. Incorrectly listed on the holder as Bit-H364, this is the far rarer variety with the edge milled, and is clearly a very early novodel indeed, as the distinctive die-crack seen on most examples on the reverse is only in its preliminary stages of formation on this specimen. Consequently a very select offering, and despite its certification is visually very attractive retaining significant luster over a bold strike." This type of 1726 is rare, which would explain why it was restruck for collectors.
Recorded mintage: unknown.
Specification: 7 g, 0.750 fine silver.
Catalog reference: Bit-H365 (R3), Diakov-GM26.6 (ER), Sev-777, 10 rub., KM 172 (regular issue).
- 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.
- Harris, Robert P., Guidebook of Russian Coins, 1725 to 1970, Santa Cruz, CA: Bonanza Press, 1971.
- [1]Cristiano Bierrenbach and Warren Tucker, Heritage World Coin Auction 3064, featuring the Doug Robins Collection of Canadian Tokens, Dallas, TX: Heritage Auction Galleries, 2018.
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