Russia 1757-MMA MB 1/4 ruble

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Jean Elsen sale 144, lot 1442

This specimen was lot 1442 in Jean Elsen sale 144 (Brussels, March 2020), where it sold for €180 (about US$237 including buyer's fees). The catalog description[1] noted,

"RUSSIE, Elisabeth (1741-1761), AR polupoltinnik, 1757Mb, Moscou. D/ B. à d. R/ Aigle impériale couronnée. Très Beau. (empire of Russia, Elizabeth, 1741-61, silver quarter ruble of 1757, Moscow mint. Obverse: bust right; reverse: crowned imperial eagle. Very Fine.)"

The polupoltinnik was equal to twenty-five kopeks or a quarter ruble. During Elizabeth's reign, quarter rubles were minted only at Moscow. This type was struck in Moscow 1755-58. The assayers' initials stand for M. Bobrovshchikov, who operated 1754-57.

Recorded mintage: 151,000.

Specification: 6.05 g, 0.802 fine silver, this specimen 5,77 g.

Catalog reference: KM C17b, Bitkin 178; Uzd. 896.

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]Elsen, Philippe, et al., Vente Publique 144, Brussels: Jean Elsen et ses Fils S.A., 2020.

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