Russia 1783-SP MM 1/4 ruble

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Ponterio sale 177, lot 13344
photo courtesy Stack's-Bowers LLC

This specimen was lot 13344 in Ponterio sale 177 (Chicago, August 2013), where it sold for $940. The catalog description[1] noted, "RUSSIA. 1/4 Ruble, 1783-CNBMM. NGC AU-58. Catherine II (1762-96)." This quarter ruble or polupoltinnik is listed for 1783-96. The mintages are substantial but choice specimens are scarce.

Recorded mintage: unknown.

Specification: 5.97 g, 0.750 fine silver.

Catalog reference: KM C65c; Bit-334.

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, Ponterio sale 177: The August 2013 Chicago ANA Auction, World Coins, Irvine, CA: Stack's Bowers, LLC, 2013.

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