Russia 1756 5 rubles Fr-124
This specimen was lot 21303 in Stack's Bowers NYINC sale (New York, January 2020), where it sold for $31,200. The catalog description[1] noted, "Exceptionally Flashy Elizabeth 5 Rubles. RUSSIA. 5 Rubles, 1756. Elizabeth. NGC AU Details--Reverse Tooled. A RARE type that is instantly impressive upon viewing with intricate detail through the designs and remarkable flash that creates exceptional eye-appeal. Unfortunately, more concentrated inspection reveals a set of short, inconspicuous scratches that, while avoiding the designs, mar the fields immediately surround the '1' in the date. If not for these, this coin would certainly be among the most impressive extant. As such, a coin that deserves careful consideration, as far less beautiful examples without the noted flaws would likely command far greater prices in today's market." This type is listed for 1755-59; all dates are rare.
Recorded mintage: 13,000.
Specification: 6.27 g, .917 fine gold.
Catalog reference: Fr-124; KM-C27.1; Bit-47.
- Friedberg, Arthur L. and Ira S. Friedberg, Gold Coins of the World, From Ancient Times to the Present, 9th ed., Clifton, NJ: Coin and Currency Institute, 2017.
- Michael, Thomas, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1701-1800, 7th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2016.
- 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]Orsini, Matt, Richard Ponterio and Kyle Ponterio, The January 2020 NYINC Sale: Ancient Coins, World Coins & Paper Money, Santa Ana, CA: Stack's Bowers LLC, 2019.
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