Russia 1720 10 kopeks

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Sincona sale 78, lot 81

This specimen was lot 81 in Sincona sale 78 (Zürich, October 2022), where it sold for 1,200 CHF (about US$1,438 including buyer's fees). The catalog description[1] noted, "RUSSIA | Russian Empire and Federation | Peter I. 1682-1725, Grivennik 1720, Red Mint. Very rare. 20 roubles according to Petrov. Fine." The SCWC lists this type for 1718 only.

Recorded mintage: unknown.

Specification: 2.84 g, 00.729 fine silver, this specimen is 1.92 g.

Catalog reference: KM 155 (unlisted date), Diakov 1093 (R3). Bitkin 1138 (R2).

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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