Russia (1702) 1/4 kopek

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Sincona sale 63, lot 1723

This specimen was lot 1723 in Sincona sale 63 (Zürich, June 2020), where it sold for 100 CHF (about US$125 including buyer's fees). The catalog description[1] noted, "RUSSIA | Russian Empire and Federation | Peter I. 1682-1725.'Polushka 1702, Naberezhny Mint. 1-3 roubles according to Petrov. 1 rouble according to Ilyin. Very fine. Minor edge clip. Off-centered and partly weak." This polushka, or one quarter kopek, was struck 1701-03.

Recorded mintage: unknown.

Specification: 2.66 g, copper, this specimen 2.70 g.

Catalog reference: KM 110, Bitkin 1525 (R) var.

Source:

  • Bitkin, Vladimir, Composite Catalogue of Russian Coins, Part I (1699-1740), Kiev: Moneta, 2003.
  • Brekke, B. F., The Copper Coinage of Imperial Russia, 1700-1917, New York, Galerie des Monnaies, 1977, with 1987 supplement.
  • [1]Richter, Jürg, Sincona sale 63: Gold and Silver Coins and Medals, SINCONA Bullion Auction, Zürich: SINCONA AG, 2020.
  • Michael, Thomas, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1701-1800, 7th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2016.

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