Russia 1768-SP 20 kopeks
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This specimen was lot 108 in Sincona sale 84 (Zürich, October 2023), where it sold for 200 CHF (about US$269 including buyer's fees). The catalog description[1] noted,
"RUSSIA Russian Empire and Federation, 20 Kopecks 1768, St. Petersburg Mint, SPB. 1 rouble according to Petrov. Very fine."
This type was struck 1766-76 and was the second of the denomination.
Recorded mintage: 350,000.
Specification: 4.77 g, 0.750 fine silver, this specimen 5.40 g.
Catalog reference: KM-C63a.2, Bitkin 375.
- 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.
- [1]Richter, Jürg, SINCONA Auction 84, Russian Coins and Medals, Zürich: SINCONA AG, 2023.
- Michael, Thomas, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1701-1800, 7th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2016.
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