Russia 1770-MMA DM ruble Dav-1684
This specimen was lot 29 in Schulman auction 388 (Amsterdam, December 2025), where it did not sell. The catalog description[1] noted, "Russia - Rouble 1770 ДМ, Silver, CATHERINE II The Great 1762-1796 'Red mint' (Moscow). Crowned bust right. Rev. crowned double-headed eagle. RR. Some scratches, but strong details. Very fine +." The coinage of Russia of the eighteenth century is a confusing and fascinating subject. This type, issued 1763-82, is fairly common altho this date is rare. Catherine the Great began life as an obscure German princess but became czarina after the murder of her husband. The rubles of Peter II were about 28 grams but this type seems to be only 24 grams.
Recorded mintage: 80,000.
Specification: 24 g, 0.750 fine silver, this specimen 23.41 g.
Catalog reference: KM C67a.1, Diakov 243; Dav-132 (R2); Dav-1684.
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- [1]Absil, Andrew, Olle Cederholm, Erik de Visser and Rik van Noorloos, Schulman sale 388: 145 Year Jubilee Sale, Amsterdam: Schulman b.v., 2025.
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