Russia 1767-KM 10 kopeks

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Sincona sale 78, lot 309

This specimen was lot 309 in Sincona sale 78 (Zürich, October 2022), where it sold for 180 CHF (about US$216 including buyer's fees). The catalog description[1] noted, "RUSSIA | Russian Empire and Federation | Catherine II. 1762-1796, 10 Kopecks 1767, Suzun Mint. 5 roubles according to Petrov. 3 roubles according to Ilyin. Fine to very fine." This type was struck 1766-81 for circulation in Siberia along with copper two and five kopeks. Many survive today but few in choice condition. On this type, two martens support a shield with the date and value.

Recorded mintage: unknown.

Specification: 65.5 g, copper, this specimen 66.36 g.

Catalog reference: KM C6, Bitkin 1015 (R1).

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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