Russia 1887-AG ruble Dav-292

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Heritage sale 3026, lot 25597
photo courtesy Heritage Auction Galleries

This specimen was lot 25597 in Heritage sale 3026 (Long Beach, October 2013), where it sold for $1,645. The catalog description[1] noted, "Alexander III Rouble 1887 AГ, Bust right / Crowned double-headed Imperial eagle with date and value, Large Head, AU53 NGC. A touch of golden patina over well struck devices with only a few light marks." This date is from a type struck 1886-94. The type must have been subjected to extensive melting as all dates are rare. In 1886, the ruble was reduced to 20 grams after having been fixed at 20.73 grams since 1798.

Recorded mintage: 491,000.

Specification: 20 g, 0.868 fine silver.

Catalog reference: Dav-292; KM Y-46; Bitkin 61.

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.
  • Harris, Robert P., Guidebook of Russian Coins, 1725 to 1970, Santa Cruz, CA: Bonanza Press, 1971.
  • [1]Bierrenbach, Cristiano, Warren Tucker and Scott Cordry, Heritage Signature Auction 3026, World & Ancient Coins, featuring the RLM Collection, Part Two, the Nogales Collection and the Goetz Medals Die Archive, Dallas, TX: Heritage Auction Galleries, 2013.

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