Russia 1755-SP YI ruble Dav-1679

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From Stack's Bowers 2017 NYINC sale, lot 3323
photo courtesy Stack's Bowers LLC
from the Stack's Bowers 2022 NYINC sale, lot 4425
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The first specimen was lot 3323 in Stack's Bowers NYINC sale (New York, January 2017), where it did not sell. The catalog description[1] noted, "RUSSIA. Ruble, 1755-CNB RI. Elizabeth (1741-61). NGC MS-61. Impressive frosty silver white example showing no wear to the temple or breast which so often is found on this type. Slightly uneven strike as evidenced in the globus cruciger but aside from a few areas of lightness quite sharp otherwise with the eagle's feathers and bodice being quite sharp and detailed." The second specimen was lot 4425 in Stack's Bowers NYINC sale (New York, January 2022), where it sold for $2,400. The catalog description[1] noted, "RUSSIA. Ruble, 1755-CNB RI. St. Petersburg Mint. Elizabeth. PCGS AU-58. This example is the so called "Scott Ruble" type, based on the obverse engraving which was done by Benjamin Scott. The small bust is indicative of a transitional piece with an different engraver for the obverse and reverse dies. This example of the popular type is seldom encountered at this level of preservation, as PCGS has only ever holdered one example finer than this one. Rose highlights shine through the steely gray color, and much mint luster remains present. This example is free from any major marring or nicks that often plague these large sized silver issues. Only the slightest hint of wear is present on the brow of Elizabeth and the Globulus on the reverse. This example serves as a chance to acquire a phenomenal example of a tough date need to complete the Russian Ruble series. From the Mark and Lottie Salton Collection." This type was issued from St. Petersburg (shown here) and Moscow (KM C-19c.1) and is fairly common. The coinage of Russia of the eighteenth century is a confusing and fascinating subject. The massive portrait of the empress can only have been drawn from life. The rubles of Peter I were about 28 grams but shrank to 20 grams by the end of the reign of Catherine the Great.

Recorded mintage: 1,836,000 (including assayer IM).

Specification: 25.85 g, .802 fine silver.

Catalog reference: KM C-19c.2; Bit-276, Dav-1679.

Source:

  • 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.
  • 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]Ponterio, Richard, The January 2017 NYINC Sale: Ancient Coins, World Coins & Paper Money, featuring the Richard Stuart Collection, Santa Ana, CA: Stack's Bowers LLC, 2016.
  • [2]Orsini, Matt, Kyle Ponterio and Jeremy Bostwick, The 2022 NYINC Sale: World and Ancient Coins, featuring the Mark and Lottie Salton Collection and the Pat Johnson Collection, Costa Mesa, CA: Stack's Bowers LLC, 2021.

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