Russia 1826-SP PD 5 rubles

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Heritage sale 3076, lot 32142
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This specimen was lot 32142 in Heritage sale 3076 (Long Beach, CA, September 2019), where it sold for $3,480. The catalog description[1] noted, "Russia: Nicholas I gold 5 Roubles 1826 CПБ-ПД AU55 PCGS, St. Petersburg mint, Obv. Crowned Imperial eagle with wings down and date below. Rev. Crowned four-line inscription within wreath. Abundant remaining mint luster, with a bold strike and minor marks. A very rare issue, especially so in this near-mint condition." This type was struck 1826-31 and is scarce.

Recorded mintage: 212,000.

Specification: 6.54 g, 0.917 fine gold.

Catalog reference: KM C174, Bit-1 (R).

Source:

  • 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.
  • Friedberg, Arthur L. and Ira S. Friedberg, Gold Coins of the World, From Ancient Times to the Present, 9th ed., Clifton, NJ: Coin and Currency Institute, 2017.
  • [1]Bierrenbach, Cristiano and Warren Tucker, Heritage World and Ancient Coins Auction 3076, featuring the Allen Moretti Swiss Collection and the James Mossman Collection of Canadian Coinage, Dallas, TX: Heritage Auction Galleries, 2019.

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