Russia 1754-MMA IP 1/4 ruble

Sincona sale 78, lot 237

This specimen was lot 237 in Sincona sale 78 (Zurich, October 2022), where it sold for 160 CHF (about US$192 including buyer's fees). The catalog description^[1] noted, "RUSSIA | Russian Empire and Federation | Elizabeth, 1741-1761, Polupoltinnik 1754, Red Mint, MMD IP. 1.25 roubles according to Petrov. Very fine." This type was struck in Moscow 1751-54 with multiple mintmasters. It is common in worn condition.

Recorded mintage: 689,000 (three mintmasters).

Specification: 6.46 g, 0.802 fine silver, this specimen is 6.34 g.

Catalog reference: KM C17a, Bitkin 171.

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, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1701-1800, 7th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2016.
• ^[1]Richter, Jürg, SINCONA Auction 78, Russian Coins and Medals, The Grigoriy Stakhorsky Collection, Part 1 and other Properties, Zurich: SINCONA AG, 2022.

Link to:

• 1745-MМД poltina
• 1754-СПБ IM poltina
• 1754-ММД EI ruble assayer Igov Ivanov
• 1754-СПБ IM ruble
• 1755-СПБ ЯI poltina
• Coins and currency dated 1754