Russia 1921-AG ruble

Sincona sale 39, lot 4343

This specimen was lot 4343 in Sincona sale 39 (Zürich, May 2017), where it did not sell. The catalog description^[1] noted,

"Sowjetunion, 1917-1990 Rubel 1921. Fast FDC. (Soviet Union, 1917-90, ruble of 1921. About uncirculated.)"

This type was issued 1921-22 as the Communists consolidated their hold on power after the Russian civil war. It is expensive in nice condition.

Recorded mintage: 1,000,000.

Specification: 20 g, 0.868 fine silver, this specimen 20.01 g.

Catalog reference: Dav-300, KM 84.

Source:

• Michael, Thomas, and Tracy L. Schmidt, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1901-2000, 47th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2019.
• Harris, Robert P., Guidebook of Russian Coins, 1725 to 1970, Santa Cruz, CA: Bonanza Press, 1971.
• ^[1]Jürg Richter, Auction 39, World coins and medals, coins and medals from Switzerland, Zürich: Sincona AG, 2017.

Link to:

• 1915 ruble
• 1921 15 kopeks
• 1921 20 kopeks
• 1921 50 kopeks
• Khiva AH 1339 25 rubles
• 1922 ruble
• 1924 ruble
• Coins and currency dated 1921