Russia 1814-SP MF ruble Dav-281
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This specimen was lot 3538 in Goldberg sale 78 (Los Angeles, January 2014), where it sold for $152.75. The catalog description[1] noted, "Russia. Ruble, 1814-СПБ МФ. Alexander I. NGC graded Extremely Fine, Details (Obverse Spot Removed)." This type was struck 1810-26 in large quantities but is today very rare in nice condition. The succeeding type (Dav-282) is very similar but with a modified eagle.
Recorded mintage: 3,600,000 (all mintmasters).
Specification: 20.73 g, 0.868 fine silver.
Catalog reference: Sev-2682; KM C130, Dav-281.
- Michael, Thomas, and Tracy L. Schmidt, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1801-1900, 9th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2019.
- Davenport, John S., European Crowns and Talers, Since 1800, 2nd Ed., London: Spink & Son, 1964.
- 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.
- [1]Goldberg, Ira, Larry Goldberg, Yifu Che and Stephen Harvey, Goldberg sale 78: the pre-Long Beach Auction, Ancient and World Coins, Los Angeles: Goldberg Coins & Collectibles, 2014.
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