Russia 1726 ruble Dav-1664
The first specimen was lot 4412 in Goldberg sale 80 (Los Angeles, June 2014), where it sold for $2,644. The catalog description[1] noted, "Russia. Ruble, 1726. Catherine I. Legend on edge weakly struck, otherwise boldly struck portrait with a trace of luster. PCGS graded EF-45." The second specimen was lot 2034 in Goldberg's NY International sale 59 (New York, January 2023), where it sold for $6,000. The catalog description[2] noted, "Rouble 1726. Moscow, Red mint. Authenticated and graded by NGC AU 58 Ex Goodman (# 6478271-002). Rich old cabinet toning. Very choice, virtually Uncirculated." This type was issued from St. Petersburg and Moscow (shown here) 1725-26 and is rare. 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. The rubles of Peter I were about 28 grams but shrank to 20 grams by the end of the reign of Catherine the Great.
Recorded mintage: unknown.
Specification: 28.44 g, 0.729 fine silver.
Catalog reference: Dav-1664; KM-168; Bitkin 1st ed-9.
- 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.
- Harris, Robert P., Guidebook of Russian Coins, 1725 to 1970, Santa Cruz, CA: Bonanza Press, 1971.
- [1]Goldberg, Ira, Larry Goldberg, Aleeza Brown, Yifu Che, Frank Draskovic and Stephen Harvey, Goldberg Sale 80: the Pre-Long Beach Auction, Los Angeles: Goldberg Coins and Collectibles, 2014.
- [2]Goldberg, Ira, Stephen Harvey and Vera Kan, Goldberg NY International 2023 Sale, Los Angeles: Goldberg Coins and Collectibles, 2022.
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