Russia 1770-KM 10 kopeks
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This specimen was lot 315 in Sincona sale 78 (Zürich, October 2022), where it sold for 500 CHF (about US$599 including buyer's fees). The catalog description[1] noted, "RUSSIA | Russian Empire and Federation | Catherine II. 1762-1796, 10 Kopecks 1770, Suzun Mint, KM. Rare. Extremely fine. Struck slightly off-centered." 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 6.70 g (sic).
Catalog reference: KM C6, Bitkin H1024 (R2).
- 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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