Russia 1897-AG ruble Dav-293

Stack's Bowers 2015 NYINC sale, lot 1595

This specimen was lot 1595 in Stacks-Bowers NYINC sale (New York, January 2015), where it sold for $2,820. The catalog description^[1] noted, "RUSSIA. Ruble, 1897-AT. NGC PROOF-58. Proof striking with only a minuscule amount of wear and a few scattered light hairlines. Brilliant surfaces." In 1886, the ruble was reduced to 20 grams after having been fixed at 20.73 grams since 1798. This type was struck 1894-1915.

Recorded mintage: 18,515,000 plus 26,000,000 without assayer's initials.

Specification: 20 g, 0.900 fine silver, 33.65 mm diameter, edge letted "ЧИСТАГО СЕРЕБРА 4 ЗОЛОТНИКА 21 ДОЛѦ".

Catalog reference: KM Y59.3; Bit-41, Dav-293.

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, The January 2015 NYINC Auction: Ancient Coins, World Coins & Paper Money, Featuring the John W. Adams and Ray Czabor Collections, Irvine, CA: Stack's Bowers LLC, 2014.

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