Russia 1874-SP NI ruble Dav-289
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This specimen was lot 1229 in Sincona sale 93 (Zürich, October 2024), where it sold for 850 CHF (about US$1,178 including buyer's fees). The catalog description[1] noted,
"RUSSLAND Kaiserreich und Föderation, Alexander II. 1855-1881, Rouble 1874, St. Petersburg Mint, SPB NI. 1.5 roubles according to Petrov.Gutes vorzüglich. Leicht gereinigt, About Uncirculated, Lightly cleaned."
This type was struck 1859-85 in respectable quantities but not so many as the prior type (Dav-283).
Recorded mintage: 648,000 plus proofs; a better date.
Specification: 20.73 g, 0.868 fine silver, this specimen 20.67 g.
Catalog reference: KM Y25, Bitkin 87, Dav-289.
- 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.
- 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 93: Russian Coins and Medals, Zürich: SINCONA AG, 2024.
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