Russia 1795-SP AK ruble Dav-1686
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This specimen was lot 168 in Sincona sale 84 (Zürich, October 2023), where it sold for 550 CHF (about US$741 including buyer's fees). The catalog description[1] noted,
"RUSSIA Russian Empire and Federation, Rouble 1795, St. Petersburg Mint, SPB AK. 4 roubles according to Petrov. 3 roubles according to Ilyin. Good very fine. Nicely toned."
This type is noted for 1783-96 and is among the common rubles of Catherine II. Assayer IC is also listed for 1795.
Recorded mintage: 677,000 (both assayers).
Specification: 24 g, 0.750 fine silver, this specimen 23.52 g.
Catalog reference: KM C67c, Bitkin 267, Dav-1686.
- Bitkin, Vladimir, Composite Catalogue of Russian Coins, Part II (1740-1917), Kiev: Moneta, 2003.
- Davenport, John S., European Crowns, 1700-1800, 2nd Ed., London: Spink & Son, 1964.
- Harris, Robert P., Guidebook of Russian Coins, 1725 to 1970, Santa Cruz, CA: Bonanza Press, 1971.
- [1]Richter, Jürg, SINCONA Auction 84, Russian Coins and Medals, Zürich: SINCONA AG, 2023.
- Michael, Thomas, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1701-1800, 7th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2016.
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