Russia 1730 1/4 kopek

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Sincona sale 93, lot 1049

This specimen was lot 1049 in Sincona sale 93 (Zürich, October 2024), where it did not sell. The catalog description[1] noted,

"RUSSLAND Kaiserreich und Föderation, Anna, 1730-1740, Polushka 1730, Red Mint. NGC UNC Details. Leicht korrodiert, sonst überdurchschnittlich erhalten, Slightly corroded, otherwise extraordinary condition."

This type is noted for 1730-54 and is common thru very fine. The polushka or quarter kopek was the smallest denomination.

Recorded mintage: unknown.

Specification: 4.1 g, copper, this specimen 4.67 g.

Catalog reference: KM 187, Diakov 3ff, Bitkin 298ff.

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.
  • Harris, Robert P., Guidebook of Russian Coins, 1725 to 1970, Santa Cruz, CA: Bonanza Press, 1971.
  • Michael, Thomas, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1701-1800, 7th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2016.
  • [1]Richter, Jürg, SINCONA Auction 93: Russian Coins and Medals, Zürich: SINCONA AG, 2024.

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