Russia 1752-MMA ISh ruble Dav-1678

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Goldberg NY International sale 59, lot 2057
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This specimen was lot 2057 in Goldberg's NY International sale 59 (New York, January 2023), where it sold for $6,600. The catalog description[1] noted, "Rouble 1752 MMД-IШ. Authenticated and graded by NGC MS 62 (# 6611824-007). Sharp portrait. Brilliant uncirculated." This type was struck at Moscow 1751-54 in moderate numbers and is probably the most available ruble of this ruler altho this is a better date.

Recorded mintage: 788,000, including mintmasters E and I.

Specification: 25.85 g, 0.802 fine silver.

Catalog reference: Dav-1678; KM C19.2; Bit 127, Diakov 260, Sev 1597.

Source:

  • Michael, Thomas, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1701-1800, 7th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2016.
  • 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.
  • [1]Goldberg, Ira, Stephen Harvey and Vera Kan, Goldberg NY International 2023 Sale, Los Angeles: Goldberg Coins and Collectibles, 2022.

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