Russia 1718-L 10 kopeks

Sincona sale 78, lot 62

This specimen was lot 62 in Sincona sale 78 (Zürich, October 2022), where it sold for 425 CHF (about US$509 including buyer's fees). The catalog description^[1] noted, "RUSSIA | Russian Empire and Federation | Peter I. 1682-1725, Grivennik 1718, Red Mint, L L. 5 roubles according to Petrov. Fine-very fine." The SCWC lists this type for 1718 only altho other dates are known.

Recorded mintage: unknown.

Specification: 2.84 g, 0.729 fine silver, this specimen is 2.61 g.

Catalog reference: KM 155, Diakov 612 (R1). Bitkin 1119 (R).

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.

Link to:

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• 1720 grivennik
• Coins and currency dated 1718