Russia 1894-AG ruble Dav-292

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Ponterio sale 168, lot 40765
photo courtesy Stack's-Bowers LLC

This specimen was lot 40765 in Ponterio sale 168 (Philadelphia, August 2012), where it sold for $4,759. The catalog description[1] noted, "RUSSIA. Ruble, 1894-AT. PCGS MS-62. Low Mintage 1894 Ruble RARE. Mintage of only 3,007 pieces. Light attractive toning, sharply struck." This date is a rare date of a type struck 1886-94. In 1886, the ruble was reduced to 20 grams after having been fixed at 20.73 grams since 1798.

Recorded mintage: 3,007.

Specification: 20 g, 0.868 fine silver.

Catalog reference: Dav-292; KM Y-46; Bit-78; UZD-2058.

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]Ponterio, Richard, Ponterio sale 168: The Official ANA Auction, Irvine, CA: Stack's Bowers LLC, 2012.

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