3 Roubles 1879, St. Petersburg. 3.94 g. Although the reported mintage is only five pieces, this figure appears to be inaccurate given how frequently they surface on the market. Nevertheless, it remains an exceedingly rare date and is highly sought after by collectors. According to a small note accompanying the coin—written by the purchaser at the 2021 Bruun Rasmussen auction—it is claimed that the coin has remained in the same family since 1917.
Proveniens:
Ex. Bruun Rasmussen 901, 03.05.2021, lot 383
