Russia (1704) 1/2 kopek

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Sincona sale 63, lot 1725

This specimen was lot 1725 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. Denga 1704, Naberezhny Mint. Very fine. Minor edge clip." Dengas, or half kopeks, were struck in several varieties in 1704, none with photos in the SCWC.

Recorded mintage: unknown.

Specification: 3.52-4.27 g, copper, this specimen 3.77 g.

Catalog reference: KM 111 or KM 115 or KM A116, Bitkin 2562.

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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