Russia 1875-SP NI ruble Dav-289

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Goldberg NY International sale 59, lot 2169
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This specimen was lot 2169 in Goldberg's NY International sale 59 (New York, January 2023), where it sold for $1,440. The catalog description[1] noted, "Rouble 1875 CПБ-HI. Authenticated and graded by PCGS MS 62 (Pre-2008 holder, # 925819). Satiny lavender gray with russet hues. Brilliant uncirculated." This type was struck 1859-85 in respectable quantities but not so many as the prior type (Dav-283).

Recorded mintage: 687,003.

Specification: 20.73 g, 0.868 fine silver.

Catalog reference: Dav-289; KM Y-25, Bit 88, Sev 3849 (S).

Source:

  • 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]Goldberg, Ira, Stephen Harvey and Vera Kan, Goldberg NY International 2023 Sale, Los Angeles: Goldberg Coins and Collectibles, 2022.

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