Russia 1840-SP NG ruble Dav-283

Ponterio sale 169, lot 10660

This specimen was lot 10660 in Ponterio sale 169 (Baltimore, November 2012), where it sold for $470. The catalog description^[1] noted, "RUSSIA. Ruble, 1840-CNB HT. PCGS AU-55 Secure Holder. Attractive multicolor toning." This type was struck 1832-58 in large quantities but is today very rare in nice condition. An 1840/3 overdate is noted. The preceding type (Dav-282) is very similar but with a "wings down" eagle.

Recorded mintage: 2,627,000 plus a few proofs.

Specification: 20.73 g, 0.868 fine silver.

Catalog reference: KM C-168.1; Bit-129, Dav-283.

Source:

• 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.
• Michael, Thomas, and Tracy L. Schmidt, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1801-1900, 9th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2019.
• ^[1]Ponterio, Richard, Ponterio sale 169: The November 2012 Baltimore Auction, Irvine, CA: Stack's Bowers, LLC, 2012.

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