Russia 1882-SP NF ruble Dav-289

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Sincona sale 78, lot 540

This specimen was lot 540 in Sincona sale 78 (Zürich, October 2022), where it sold for 850 CHF (about US$1,019 including buyer's fees). The catalog description[1] noted, "RUSSIA | Russian Empire and Federation | Alexander III. 1881-1894, Rouble 1882, St. Petersburg Mint, SPB NF. 1.75 roubles according to Petrov. Extremely fine. Minor edge nick." This type was struck 1859-85 in respectable quantities but not so many as the prior type (Dav-283). Assayer's initials HΦ = Nicolai Follendorf, who operated 1877-82.

Recorded mintage: 434,000, a better date.

Specification: 20.73 g, 0.868 fine silver. This specimen 20.77 g.

Catalog reference: KM Y25, Bitkin 42, Dav-289.

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]Richter, Jürg, SINCONA Auction 78, Russian Coins and Medals, The Grigoriy Stakhorsky Collection, Part 1 and other Properties, Zürich: SINCONA AG, 2022.

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