Lot 36
Russia , Anna Ivanovna (1730-1740), silver Jeton, Death of Tsarina Anna, 1740, 4.75g (Bit. J424; Diakov 83.3).…


The Rebaczonok Collection - Coinex 2025 Auction | C25003
Auction: 25 September 2025 at 12:00 BST
Description
Russia , Anna Ivanovna (1730-1740), silver Jeton, Death of Tsarina Anna, 1740, 4.75g (Bit. J424; Diakov 83.3). Extremely Fine, lovely cabinet tone. Rare item. Ivan III (1740-1741)
Footnote
Following the death of Empress Anna in October 1740 the two month old Emperor Ivan III (also known as Ivan VI Antonovich) ascended to the throne. His young age made it difficult to produce a recognizable portrait and the State mint continued to strike coins with the portrait of Anna. This continued until January 1741 when Roubles were struck with the new portrait of the infant Emperor Ivan III. His brief reign lasted until October 1741 when he was deposed by Empress Elizabeth Petrovna in a palace coup. The new Empress was adamant to destroy all coins with the portrait of Ivan III and ordered all Russians to return them to the Treasury to be exchanged for an equivalent. Coins of Emperor Ivan III were melted and used to make the new coinage of Elizabeth Petrovna, making them extremely scarce, especially in high quality.


