Russia 1751-MMA 1/4 ruble

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Jean Elsen sale 149, lot 2026

This specimen was lot 2026 in Jean Elsen sale 149 (Brussels, December 2021), where it sold for €180 (about US$244 including buyer's fees). The catalog description[1] noted,

"RUSSIE, Elisabeth (1741-1761), AR polupoltinnik, 1751MMΔ, Moscou. D/ B. de la tsarine à d. R/ Aigle impériale couronnée. Très Beau. (empire of Russia, Elizabeth, 1741-61, silver polupoltinnik of 1751, Moscow mint. Obverse: bust of the empress to right; reverse: crowned imperial eagle. Very Fine.)"

During Elizabeth's reign, quarter rubles were minted only at Moscow. This type of 1743-51 is noted as fairly common. With modifications (KM C17a and C17b), it was struck until 1758.

Recorded mintage: 868,000 including a few KM-C17a.

Specification: 6.05 g, .802 fine silver, this specimen 6,73 g.

Catalog reference: KM-C17, Bitkin 165; Uzd. 838.

Sources:

  • 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]Elsen, Philippe, et al., Vente Publique 149: Monnaies, Médailles et Décorations, Brussels: Jean Elsen et ses Fils S.A., 2021.

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