Russia 1748-MMA 1/4 ruble
This specimen was lot 1366 in Jean Elsen sale 137 (Brussels, June 2018), where it did not sell. The catalog description[1] noted,
"RUSSIE, Elisabeth (1741-1761), AR polupoltinnik, 1748MMA, Moscou. D/ B. de la tsarine à d. R/ Aigle impériale couronnée. Fine brisure du coin au droit. Rare dans cet état de conservation. Superbe. (empire of Russia, Elizabeth, 1741-61, silver polupoltinnik of 1748, Moscow mint. Obverse: bust of the empress to right; reverse: crowned imperial eagle. Fine die break on the obverse, rare in this condition, Extremely Fine.)"
During Elizabeth's reign, quarter rubles were minted only at Moscow. This type of 1743-51 is noted as fairly common. With modifications (KM C17a and C17b), it was struck until 1758.
Recorded mintage: 600,000.
Specification: 6.46 g, .802 fine silver, this specimen 6,16 g.
Catalog reference: KM C-17; Bitkin 161.
- Bitkin, Vladimir, Composite Catalogue of Russian Coins, Part II (1740-1917), Kiev: Moneta, 2003.
- Michael, Thomas, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1701-1800, 7th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2016.
- Harris, Robert P., Guidebook of Russian Coins, 1725 to 1970, Santa Cruz, CA: Bonanza Press, 1971.
- [1]Elsen, Philippe, et al., Vente Publique 137, Brussels: Jean Elsen et ses Fils, S.A., 2018.
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