Russia 1727 ruble Dav-1665
This specimen was lot 41231 in Stack's Bowers NYINC sale (New York, January 2026), where it sold for $4,320. The catalog description[1] noted, "RUSSIA. Ruble, 1727. Moscow (Red) Mint. Catherine I. NGC AU Details--Cleaned. Exhibiting just a minor degree of light cleaning, this largely uncirculated crown dazzles with a pale argent hue and hints of subtle color nearer portions of the peripheries." This type was issued from St. Petersburg (KM 177.2) and Moscow (shown here) 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-1665, KM-177.1; Bit-50 (R).
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- 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]Orsini, Matt, Kyle Ponterio and Jeremy Bostwick, January 2026 NYINC Showcase Auction, Ancient and World Coins, featuring the Kazmier Wysocki Collection, Costa Mesa, CA: Stack's Bowers Galleries, Inc., 2025.
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