Russia 1813-SP PS ruble Dav-281
This specimen was lot 225 in Sincona sale 84 (Zurich, October 2023), where it did not sell. The catalog description[1] noted,
"RUSSIA Russian Empire and Federation, Rouble 1813, St. Petersburg Mint, SPB PS. Very fine-extremely fine."
This type was struck 1810-26 and is fairly common altho the increased demand for Russian coins, particularly the rubles, has greatly raised the price.
Recorded mintage: 5,210,000 including 1813/2.
Specification: 20.73 g, 0.868 fine silver, this specimen 20.51 g.
Catalog reference: KM C130, Bitkin 105, Dav-281.
- 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]Richter, Jurg, SINCONA Auction 84, Russian Coins and Medals, Zurich: SINCONA AG, 2023.
- Michael, Thomas, and Tracy L. Schmidt, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1801-1900, 9th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2019.
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