Russia 1769-KM 1/4 kopek
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This specimen was lot 2081 in Goldberg's NY International sale 59 (New York, January 2023), where it did not sell. The catalog description[1] noted, "Polushka 1769 KM. Authenticated and graded by NGC AU 58 BN (# 5788232-013). Deep olive-brown. Choice almost uncirculated." This type was struck at Kolyvan for Siberia 1767-79. It is not rare but quite a bit scarcer than the contemporary five kopeks.
Recorded mintage: unknown.
Specification: 1.6 g, copper.
Catalog reference: KM C1, Bit 1212 (R), B 326 (S).
- 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]Goldberg, Ira, Stephen Harvey and Vera Kan, Goldberg NY International 2023 Sale, Los Angeles: Goldberg Coins and Collectibles, 2022.
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