Lot 3720

Description

Ivan VI, (1740 - 1741), 1741 dated Medal or Pattern Rouble’ comprising 50 medals or pattern roubles in golden alloy, 50 medals or pattern roubles in polished pewter and 50 medals or pattern roubles in high grade copper, struck to a prooflike/proof finish in limited quantities, FDC. (150)

From a total mintage of only 975 pieces of each metal. Ivan’s grand-aunt Empress Anna adopted the eight week old Ivan and declared him her successor a few days before her death. In late 1740 Elizabeth Petrovna seized power and imprisoned Ivan in a series of fortified buildings, where he remained long after her death. In July 1764 a plan to free him (hatched by a sub-lieutenant of his guards) failed and led to his murder.