Lot 121
Russia, Empire. Ivan VI AR Rouble. St. Petersburg mint, 1741.

World Coins; Including items from the Provence Collection | C24005
Auction: 17 July 2024 at 10:00 BST
£4,560
Description
Russia, Empire. Ivan VI AR Rouble. St. Petersburg mint, 1741. IОАННЪ • III • Б • М • IМП : I САМОД : ВСЕРОС :, laureate and draped bust to right; С:П:Б: below / Crowned double-headed eagle facing with wings spread, wearing shield on breast depicting St. George slaying the dragon, and holding sceptre and orb; crown above, denomination and date around. Bitkin -, cf. 17ff. 25.40g, 42mm, 12h.
Near Extremely Fine; planchet flaw to obv., repair to head of bust. Rare.
From the Provence Collection of Russian Coins.

