Russia 1711-DL 3 kopeks

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Sincona sale 78, lot 45

This specimen was lot 45 in Sincona sale 78 (Zürich, October 2022), where it sold for 400 CHF (about US$480 including buyer's fees). The catalog description[1] noted, "RUSSIA | Russian Empire and Federation | Peter I. 1682-1725, Altyn 1711, Red mint. 25 roubles according to Petrov. Very fine." This denomination was struck irregularly 1704-18 and then no more were made until 1840. This type of 1711-12 is rare.

Recorded mintage: unknown.

Specification: 0.84 g, 00.729 fine silver, this specimen is 0.82 g.

Catalog reference: KM 136, Diakov 348 (R2). Bitkin 1168 (R1).

Source:

  • Bitkin, Vladimir, Composite Catalogue of Russian Coins, Part I (1699-1740), Kiev: Moneta, 2003.
  • Michael, Thomas, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1701-1800, 7th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2016.
  • [1]Richter, Jürg, SINCONA Auction 78, Russian Coins and Medals, The Grigoriy Stakhorsky Collection, Part 1 and other Properties, Zürich: SINCONA AG, 2022.

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