Russia 1912-EB ruble Dav-296
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This specimen was lot 40769 in Ponterio sale 168 (Philadelphia, August 2012), where it sold for $3,878. The catalog description[1] noted, "RUSSIA. Ruble, 1912-EB. PCGS MS-63 Secure Holder. Struck to commemorate the centennial of Napoleon's defeat." In 1886, the ruble was reduced to 20 grams after having been fixed at 20.73 grams since 1798. This commemorative is rare.
Recorded mintage: 46,000 plus a few proofs.
Specification: 20 g, 0.868 fine silver.
Catalog reference: Dav-296, Y-68; Bit-323.
- 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.
- 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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