Russia 1838-SP PD 5 rubles
This specimen was lot 42692 in Stack's Bowers Summer 2026 Global Showcase Auction (Pittsburgh, September 2026), where it sold for $4,148. The catalog description[1] noted, "RUSSIA. 5 Rubles, 1838-CNB NA. St. Petersburg Mint. Nicholas I. PCGS AU-58. The finer of just two observed in the PCGS census, this near-Mint specimen delivers vibrant yellow hues and glistening brilliance, all while the strike remains quite sharp as well." This type was struck 1832-46 for tsar Nicholas I and is the most available five rubles prior to the weight reduction of 1897. Proofs exist. The initials ПД stand for assayer Pavel Danilov.
Recorded mintage: 301,764.
Specification: 6.54 g, 0.917 fine gold, 22.6 mm diameter, reeded edge.
Catalog reference: Fr-155; KM C175.1; Bit-15.
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- 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.
- Harris, Robert P., Guidebook of Russian Coins, 1725 to 1970, Santa Cruz, CA: Bonanza Press, 1971.
- [1]Orsini, Matt, Kyle Ponterio and Jeremy Bostwick, Summer 2026 Global Showcase Auction, Costa Mesa, CA: Stack's Bowers LLC, 2026.
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