Russia 1870-SP NI ruble Dav-289
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This specimen was lot 440 in Sincona sale 84 (Zürich, October 2023), where it sold for 2,200 CHF (about US$2,963 including buyer's fees). The catalog description[1] noted,
"RUSSIA Russian Empire and Federation, Rouble 1870, St. Petersburg Mint, SPB NI. Rare date. 2.25 roubles according to Petrov. NGC MS61."
This type was struck 1859-85 in respectable quantities but not so many as the prior type (Dav-283).
Recorded mintage: 386,000, a better date.
Specification: 20.73 g, 0.868 fine silver.
Catalog reference: KM Y25, Bitkin 83, Dav-289.
- Bitkin, Vladimir, Composite Catalogue of Russian Coins, Part II (1740-1917), Kiev: Moneta, 2003.
- Davenport, John S., European Crowns and Talers, Since 1800, 2nd Ed., London: Spink & Son, 1964.
- Harris, Robert P., Guidebook of Russian Coins, 1725 to 1970, Santa Cruz, CA: Bonanza Press, 1971.
- [1]Richter, Jürg, SINCONA Auction 84, Russian Coins and Medals, Zürich: SINCONA AG, 2023.
- Michael, Thomas, and Tracy L. Schmidt, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1801-1900, 9th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2019.
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