Russia 1759 2 kopeks
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This specimen was lot 76 in Sincona sale 65 (Zürich, October 2020), where it sold for 400 CHF (about US$527 including buyer's fees). The catalog description[1] noted,
"2 Kopecks 1759, Ekaterinburg Mint. Very fine-extremely fine. (2 копейки 1759, Екатеринбургский МД. 21,79 г. Биткин 451. Состояние очень хорошее - отличное." )
This type was struck 1757-62 at several mints. As they were made without mintmark the issues cannot be separated. We also note KM C7.1 (with lettered edge) and KM C8 (overstrike). Mintmarks were added starting in 1763.
Recorded mintage: 14,229,000.
Specification: 20.48 g, copper; this specimen 21.79 g.
Catalog reference: KM C7.2, Bitkin 451.
- Michael, Thomas, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1701-1800, 7th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2016.
- 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.
- Brekke, B. F., The Copper Coinage of Imperial Russia, 1700-1917, New York, Galerie des Monnaies, 1977, with 1987 supplement.
- [1]Jürg Richter, Auction 65, Russian Coins and Medals, Zürich: Sincona AG, 2020.
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