Russia 1755-MMA MB ruble Dav-1678

Heritage sale 3073, lot 33606

photo courtesy Heritage Auction Galleries

This specimen was lot 33606 in Heritage sale 3073 (Chicago, April 2019), where it sold for $408. The catalog description^[1] noted, "Elizabeth Rouble 1755 ММД-MБ XF45 PCGS, Red mint. Slightly mottled gray toning with hints of golden patina. The strike is nice for the issue and light marks are noted on both sides." This subtype was struck 1754-58. The initials are for assayer M. Brobrovshchilov.

Recorded mintage: 594,000.

Specification: 25.85 g, .802 fine silver.

Catalog reference: KM-C19c.1, Bit-136, Dav-1678.

Source:

• Michael, Thomas, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1701-1800, 7th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2016.
• Davenport, John S., European Crowns, 1700-1800, 2nd Ed., London: Spink & Son, 1964.
• 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.
• ^[1]Bierrenbach, Cristiano and Warren Tucker, Heritage World and Ancient Coins Auction 3073, featuring the Lake County Collection of British coins, Dallas, TX: Heritage Auction Galleries, 2019.

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