Russia 1828-SP PD 5 rubles
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This specimen was lot 39613 in Stack's Bowers Winter sale (Baltimore, November 2015), where it sold for $1,116.25. The catalog description[1] noted, "RUSSIA. 5 Ruble, 1828-CNB. PCGS EF-40 Secure Holder. SCARCE as a type, the wings-down design setting it apart from most other 19th century Russian issues. Fully original, never cleaned, with even warm color and problem-free rims. Quite nice for the grade, with modest wear and no marks or stains." This type was struck 1826-31 and is scarce. The initials stand for assayer Paul Danilov.
Recorded mintage: 604,000.
Specification: 6.54 g, 0.917 fine gold, .192 troy oz AGW.
Catalog reference: KM C-174; Bit-3.
- 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]Ponterio, Richard, and Todd McKenna, The November 2015 Baltimore Auction, World Coins and Paper Money, featuring the Ray Czabor Collection and selections from the Strong Museum, Santa Ana, CA: Stack's Bowers LLC, 2015.
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