Russia 1752-MMA E ruble Dav-1678
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This specimen was lot 21306 in Stack's Bowers NYINC sale (New York, January 2020), where it sold for $1,200. The catalog description[1] noted, "RUSSIA. Ruble, 1752-MMA E. Moscow Mint. Elizabeth. NGC AU-58. Just a hint of light handling is evident on this charming example, offering a good deal of luster remaining along with some golden highlights as one approaches the peripheries. A minor flan flaw at the top of the reverse is noted for completeness." This type was struck 1751-54 at St. Petersburg and Moscow and is not expensive in low grade.
Recorded mintage: 798,000 (all assayers).
Specification: 25.85 g, .802 fine silver.
Catalog reference: KM-C19.2; Dav-1678; Bit-125; Dia-258.
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- 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]Orsini, Matt, Richard Ponterio and Kyle Ponterio, The January 2020 NYINC Sale: Ancient Coins, World Coins & Paper Money, Santa Ana, CA: Stack's Bowers LLC, 2019.
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