Russia 1785-SP 2 rubles Fr-134
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This specimen was lot 40344 in Ponterio sale 168 (Philadelphia, August 2012), where it sold for $1,645. The catalog description[1] noted, "RUSSIA. 2 Ruble, 1785-SP. NGC FINE-15. Catherine II (1762-96)." This, the last two rubles of the czarist regime, is known only for 1785-86.
Recorded mintage: unknown.
Specification: 2.62 g, 0.917 fine gold, .077 troy oz AGW.
Catalog reference: Fr-134; Bit-107; Diakov-503; Udz-4089; Sev-334; Cr-77c.
- Bitkin, Vladimir, Composite Catalogue of Russian Coins, Part II (1740-1917), Kiev: Moneta, 2003.
- Michael, Thomas, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1701-1800, 7th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2016.
- Harris, Robert P., Guidebook of Russian Coins, 1725 to 1970, Santa Cruz, CA: Bonanza Press, 1971.
- [1]Ponterio, Richard, Ponterio sale 168: The Official ANA Auction, Irvine, CA: Stack's Bowers LLC, 2012.
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