Rouble 1725 СПБ 'Sun Rouble'.
Mmk under sleeve. Struck over a European Taler. 28.28 gm. Bit 1373 (R), Diakov (2012) 1562 (R1), Diakov 18, Sev 672 (S). Cf. Zander p.24. Our research found no record of any other St. Petersburg mint Peter the Great Rouble with clear traces of a lettered edge. Important as such and Extremely rare.
Choice very fine.
Ex The New York Sale, Jan. 7, 2010, lot 1017 ($10,000.), comes with tag.