Russia 1883 ruble Dav-291
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This specimen was lot 10674 in Ponterio sale 169 (Baltimore, November 2012), where it sold for $470. The catalog description[1] noted, "RUSSIA. Ruble, 1883. PCGS AU-55 Secure Holder. Commemorative of the coronation of Alexander III. Toned with hints of multicolor." This is a one year type but enough were saved that it is not rare.
Recorded mintage: 279,000.
Specification: 20.73 g, 0.868 fine silver.
Catalog reference: KM Y-43; Bit-215, Dav-291.
- 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.
- Harris, Robert P., Guidebook of Russian Coins, 1725 to 1970, Santa Cruz, CA: Bonanza Press, 1971.
- [1]Ponterio, Richard, Ponterio sale 169: The November 2012 Baltimore Auction, Irvine, CA: Stack's Bowers, LLC, 2012.
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