Russia 1816-SP PS ruble Dav-281
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This specimen was lot 32276 in Stack's Bowers NYINC sale (New York, January 2025), where it sold for $960. The catalog description[1] noted, "RUSSIA. Ruble, 1816-CNB NC. St. Petersburg Mint. Alexander I. NGC MS-61. Variety with large crown. Though some staining is noted upon both sides, this glistening Mint State stunner remains without any evidence of time spent in circulation." 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. Several assayers (ПC and МФ) exist for this date.
Recorded mintage: 1,782,000.
Specification: 20.73 g, 0.868 fine silver, .578 troy oz ASW.
Catalog reference: KM-C130; Bit-115, Dav-281.
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- Harris, Robert P., Guidebook of Russian Coins, 1725 to 1970, Santa Cruz, CA: Bonanza Press, 1971.
- Davenport, John S., European Crowns and Talers, Since 1800, 2nd Ed., London: Spink & Son, 1964.
- Michael, Thomas, and Tracy L. Schmidt, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1801-1900, 9th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2019.
- [1]Orsini, Matt, Kyle Ponterio and Jeremy Bostwick, January 2025 NYINC Showcase Auction, featuring the Richard Margolis Collection, Part III, and the Richard August Collection, Costa Mesa, CA: Stack's Bowers Galleries, Inc., 2024.
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