Russia 1754-MMA IP 1/4 ruble

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Sincona sale 78, lot 237

This specimen was lot 237 in Sincona sale 78 (Zürich, October 2022), where it sold for 160 CHF (about US$192 including buyer's fees). The catalog description[1] noted, "RUSSIA | Russian Empire and Federation | Elizabeth, 1741-1761, Polupoltinnik 1754, Red Mint, MMD IP. 1.25 roubles according to Petrov. Very fine." This type was struck in Moscow 1751-54 with multiple mintmasters. It is common in worn condition.

Recorded mintage: 689,000 (three mintmasters).

Specification: 6.46 g, 0.802 fine silver, this specimen is 6.34 g.

Catalog reference: KM C17a, Bitkin 171.

Source:

  • 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.
  • 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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