Russia 1757-MMA MB ruble Dav-1678
This specimen was lot 32218 in Heritage sale 3067 (Long Beach, September 2018), where it sold for $1,320. The catalog description[1] noted, "Russia: Elizabeth I Rouble 1757 MMД-MБ AU58 NGC, Red mint. Obv. Draped bust of Elizabeth I right. Rev. Crowned double-headed Imperial eagle with orb and scepter. A hint of golden patina covers surfaces displaying bright mint luster. Only light rubbing is noticeable on the high points, with a very few light contact marks. A very rare issue in higher grades and this is the nicest example we have seen." This type, issued 1754-57 from St. Petersburg and 1751-58 from Moscow, varied from the prior type by the addition of the assayer's initials. The rubles of Peter II were about 28 grams but this type seems to be only 26 grams.
Recorded mintage: 339,000.
Specification: 25.85 g, .802 fine silver.
Catalog reference: KM-C19c.1, Diakov-423, Petrov 5 Roubles, Dav-1678.
- 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.
- Davenport, John S., European Crowns, 1700-1800, 2nd Ed., London: Spink & Son, 1964.
- [1]Cristiano Bierrenbach, Warren Tucker and Sam Spiegel, 2018 September 6-11 Long Beach Expo World Coins & Ancient Coins Signature Auction #3067, Dallas: Heritage Auction Galleries, 2018.
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