Russia 1906-EB ruble Dav-293
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This specimen was lot 2222 in Goldberg's NY International sale 59 (New York, January 2023), where it sold for $28,800. The catalog description[1] noted, "Rouble 1906 ЭБ. Rare. Authenticated and graded by NGC PF 63 (Pre-2008 holder, # 2041959-004). Frosted devices in mirrorlike fields. Choice brilliant PROOF." 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. This is a rare date, nearly the key (1904, 1905 and 1913 are priced higher).
Recorded mintage: 46,000.
Specification: 20 g, 0.900 fine silver.
Catalog reference: KM Y59.3, Dav-293, Bit 60 (R), Sev 4124 (R).
- Michael, Thomas, and Tracy L. Schmidt, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1901-2000, 47th 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]Goldberg, Ira, Stephen Harvey and Vera Kan, Goldberg NY International 2023 Sale, Los Angeles: Goldberg Coins and Collectibles, 2022.
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