Russia 1766-MMA EI 1/4 ruble

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From Stack's Bowers 2017 NYINC sale, lot 7144
photo courtesy Stack's Bowers LLC

This specimen was lot 7144 in Stack's Bowers NYINC sale (New York, January 2017), where it sold for $646.25. The catalog description[1] noted, "RUSSIA. Polupoltinnik (1/4 Ruble), 1766-MMA EI. Catherine II (The Great) (1762-96). PCGS AU-58 Secure Holder. Nicely struck with light attractive tone." This type was struck 1764-66 at Moscow; St. Petersburg did not issue this denomination until 1779.

Recorded mintage: 832,000.

Specification: 5.97 g, 0.750 fine silver.

Catalog reference: KM C-65; Bit-142.

Source:

  • 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.

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