Russia 1748-MMA ruble Dav-1678

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Sincona sale 78, lot 224

This specimen was lot 224 in Sincona sale 78 (Zürich, October 2022), where it sold for 700 CHF (about US$839 including buyer's fees). The catalog description[1] noted, "RUSSIA | Russian Empire and Federation | Elizabeth, 1741-1761, Rouble 1748, Red Mint, MMD. 2.75 roubles according to Petrov. NGC UNC Details. Slightly cleaned." This type was struck at St. Petersburg 1743-51 and Moscow 1742-51 in moderate numbers and it is expensive today.

Recorded mintage: 100,000 (including a 1748/1 overdate).

Specification: 25.85 g, .802 fine silver.

Catalog reference: KM C18.1, Bitkin 120, Dav-1678.

Source:

  • Bitkin, Vladimir, Composite Catalogue of Russian Coins, Part II (1740-1917), 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.
  • Michael, Thomas, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1701-1800, 7th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2016.
  • [1]Richter, Jürg, SINCONA Auction 78, Russian Coins and Medals, The Grigoriy Stakhorsky Collection, Part 1 and other Properties, Zürich: SINCONA AG, 2022.

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