Russia 1834-SP NG ruble Dav-283
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This specimen was lot 10657 in Ponterio sale 169 (Baltimore, November 2012), where it sold for $441. The catalog description[1] noted, "RUSSIA. Ruble, 1834-CNB HT. PCGS Genuine--Scratches, UNC Details Secure Holder. 3 spots with light scratches (2 on the obverse and 1 on the reverse), old collection number on reverse. Lightly toned." This type was struck 1832-58 in large quantities but is today very rare in nice condition. The preceding type (Dav-282) is very similar but with a "wings down" eagle.
Recorded mintage: 2,270,000.
Specification: 20.73 g, 0.868 fine silver.
Catalog reference: KM C-168.1; Bit-108, Dav-283.
- 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.
- Davenport, John S., European Crowns and Talers, Since 1800, 2nd Ed., London: Spink & Son, 1964.
- [1]Ponterio, Richard, Ponterio sale 169: The November 2012 Baltimore Auction, Irvine, CA: Stack's Bowers, LLC, 2012.
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