Russia (1704)-BK 3 kopeks

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Sincona sale 63, lot 1724

This specimen was lot 1724 in Sincona sale 63 (Zürich, June 2020), where it sold for 160 CHF (about US$201 including buyer's fees). The catalog description[1] noted, "RUSSIA | Russian Empire and Federation | Peter I. 1682-1725. Altyn 1704, Red Mint, BK. 1 rouble according to Petrov. Very fine." This altyn, or three kopeks, seems to be a one year type. In 1718, it was converted to billon and sometime later converted to copper.

Recorded mintage: unknown.

Specification: 0.80 g, 0.802 fine silver, this specimen 0.82 g.

Catalog reference: KM 119, Bitkin 1156 (R).

Source:

  • Bitkin, Vladimir, Composite Catalogue of Russian Coins, Part I (1699-1740), Kiev: Moneta, 2003.
  • [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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