Russia 1827-SP PD 5 rubles
This specimen was lot 41432 in Stack's Bowers ANA sale (Costa Mesa, CA, August 2021), where it did not sell. The catalog description[1] noted, "Flashy Rare Date 5 Ruble, RUSSIA. 5 Rubles, 1827-CNB NA. St. Petersburg Mint. Nicholas I. NGC AU-58. The single second finest certified of the date on the NGC population report, one finer (MS 61). An EXTREMELY RARE date and the key to the series with an unknown mintage, this handsome survivor exhibits semi-prooflike luster in the protected areas offering much flash and reflectivity, while the open fields are a bit more subdued. Upon inspection the surfaces show light signs of handling consistent for the grade with minor marks and abrasions adding a bit of character to this wholesome piece. Seldom are examples of this date encountered, auctions records indicate only fourteen appearances of different pieces since 1910. The chance to acquire such an awesome rarity occurs infrequently and should be given serious consideration from advanced collectors." This type was struck 1826-31 and is scarce. The initials stand for assayer Paul Danilov.
Recorded mintage: unknown but a rare date.
Specification: 6.54 g, 0.917 fine gold, .192 troy oz AGW.
Catalog reference: Fr-154; KM-C174; Bit-2; Sev-402; Uzd-202.
- Michael, Thomas, and Tracy L. Schmidt, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1801-1900, 9th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2019.
- 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.
- 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]Orsini, Matt, Kyle Ponterio and Jeremy Bostwick, The August 2021 ANA sale: World and Ancient Coins, Costa Mesa, CA: Stack's Bowers LLC, 2021.
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