Russia 1817-SP PS ruble Dav-281
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This specimen was lot 25368 in Heritage sale 3019 (Chicago, April 2012), where it sold for $8,050. The catalog description[2] noted, "Alexander I Rouble 1817 CПБ-ПC, Crowned double-headed Imperial eagle with date below / Crowned four-line inscription in wreath, MS65 NGC. Well struck with attractive reddish-golden toning and scattered bluish highlights. Very rare in this exceptional condition." 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 exist for this date.
Recorded mintage: 16,275,000 (all mintmasters).
Specification: 20.73 g, 0.868 fine silver.
Catalog reference: Bitkin 116, KM C130, Dav-281.
- 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.
- 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.
- [2]Tucker, Warren, and Cristiano Bierrenbach, World and Ancient Coins sale 3019, Dallas: Heritage Auction Galleries, 2012.
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