Russia 1741-SP ruble Dav-1676
This specimen was lot 171 in Sincona sale 19 (Zürich, October 2014), where it sold for CHF 7,750 (about US$9,712 including buyer's fees). The catalog description[1] noted, "Rouble 1741, St. Petersburg Mint. Rare. 12 roubles acc. to Iljin. 15 roubles acc. to Petrov. 12 roubles according to Trapeznikov. About extremely fine with attractive grey patina. Collector’s note: 'RR. Rev. 3 tail feathers between quills.'" 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. This type, issued from St. Petersburg and Moscow 1741 only, is very rare. The rubles of Peter II were about 28 grams but this type seems to be only 25.8 grams.
Recorded mintage: unknown.
Specification: 25.86 g, .802 fine silver, this specimen 25.69 g.
Catalog reference: KM 207.2; Bitkin 32 (R1). Severin 1373 var. GM 3.2, Dav-1676.
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- Bitkin, Vladimir, Composite Catalogue of Russian Coins, Part II (1740-1917), Kiev: Moneta, 2003.
- Harris, Robert P., Guidebook of Russian Coins, 1725 to 1970, Santa Cruz, CA: Bonanza Press, 1971.
- Davenport, John S., European Crowns, 1700-1800, 2nd Ed., London: Spink & Son, 1964.
- [1]Shiryakov, I. V., and Jürg Richter, The Sincona Collection, Part 3 and Russian Coins & Medals from Other Properties, Zürich: Sincona AG, 2014.
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