Russia 1766-KM 10 kopeks

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Sincona sale 78, lot 305

This specimen was lot 305 in Sincona sale 78 (Zürich, October 2022), where it sold for 600 CHF (about US$719 including buyer's fees). The catalog description[1] noted, "RUSSIA | Russian Empire and Federation | Catherine II. 1762-1796, 10 Kopecks 1766, Suzun Mint. Bitkin 1012 (R1). 6 roubles according to Petrov. 3 roubles according to Ilyin. Very fine. Scratch and some edge bumps." This type was struck at Suzun 1766-81 for circulation in Siberia, heance the martens on the reverse. The first two dates come without mintmark and are scarce.

Recorded mintage: unknown.

Specification: 65.5 g, copper, this specimen 70.69 g.

Catalog reference: KM C6, Bitkin 524.

Source:

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • [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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