Russia 1755-EI 10 kopeks

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Sincona sale 97, lot 2190

This specimen was lot 2190 in SINCONA Auction 97 (Zürich, May 2025), where it did not sell. The catalog description[1] noted,

"RUSSLAND Kaiserreich und Föderation, Elizabeth, 1741-1761, Grivennik 1755, Red Mint, EI. Selten. Sehr schön. Kleine Stempelfehler. (empire of Russia, Elizabeth, 1741-61, grivennik of 1755, Red mint (Moscow). Rare. 1 rouble according to Petrov. 5 roubles according to Ilyin, Very Fine, Minor die flaws.)"

This type, an early dime, was struck at the Moscow mint 1746-57 and this EI assayer's initial used only in 1755. The type is not rare but this is a rare date. The denomination was nicknamed the grivennik.

Recorded mintage: 65,000 including mintmaster МБ.

Specifications: 2.42 g, 0.802 fine silver, this specimen 2.25 g.

Catalog reference: KM C16a, Bitkin 226 (R1).

Sources:

  • Bitkin, Vladimir, Composite Catalogue of Russian Coins, Part II (1740-1917), Kiev: Moneta, 2003.
  • 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, Jurg, SINCONA Auction 97: World and Swiss Coins and Medals, SINCONA Bullion Auction, Zürich: SINCONA AG, 2025.

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