Russia 1841-SP ruble Dav-288A
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This specimen was lot 1651 in Ponterio sale 173 (New York, January 2013), where it sold for $11,750. The catalog description[1] noted, "RUSSIA. Marriage Ruble, 1841-CNB HT. PCGS PROOF-55 Secure Holder. Reeded edge. Struck to commemorate the marriage of Alexander Nikolaevich and Princess Maria Alexandrovna." This rare type is not listed in the SCWC, likely because of its semi-medallic status, but it is mentioned in Davenport. Varieties exist.
Recorded mintage: unknown.
Specification: 20.73 g, 0.868 fine silver.
Catalog reference: Dav-288A; Bit-898; Dia-563.4; cf.Sev-440; cf.Uzd-pg. 654, fig. 25 #1.
- 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.
- Davenport, John S., European Crowns and Talers, Since 1800, 2nd Ed., London: Spink & Son, 1964.
- [1]Ponterio, Richard, Ponterio Sale 173: The January NYINC 2013 Auction, Irvine, CA: Stack's Bowers LLC, 2012.
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