Russia 1756-SP YI ruble Dav-1679

Stack's Bowers 2021 NYINC sale, lot 24507

This specimen was lot 24507 in Stack's Bowers NYINC sale (Newport Beach, CA, January 2021), where it sold for $750. The catalog description^[1] noted, "RUSSIA. Ruble, 1756-CNB RI. St. Petersburg Mint. Elizabeth. PCGS EF-40 Gold Shield. An evenly worn and problem-free Ruble with light gray toning throughout. A wholesome and desirable coin for the grade." Collecting Russian coins is made more confusing by the plethora of competing catalog numbering systems. This type is listed for 1754-57. It is not rare but rather expensive in nice condition.

Recorded mintage: 1,944,000 (including assayer IM).

Specification: 25.85 g, .802 fine silver.

Catalog reference: Dav-1679; KM-C-19c.2; Bit-278.

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.
Harris, Robert P., Guidebook of Russian Coins, 1725 to 1970, Santa Cruz, CA: Bonanza Press, 1971.
Davenport, John S., European Crowns, 1700-1800, 2nd Ed., London: Spink & Son, 1964.* ^[1]Ponterio, Richard, Ponterio sale 169: The November 2012 Baltimore Auction, Irvine, CA: Stack's Bowers, LLC, 2012.
^[1]Orsini, Matt, Richard Ponterio and Kyle Ponterio, The January 2021 NYINC Sale: Ancient Coins, World Coins & Paper Money, featuring the Oro del Nuevo Mundo and Matt Orsini Collections, Santa Ana, CA: Stack's Bowers LLC, 2020.

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Russia 1756-SP YI ruble Dav-1679

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