Russia 1772-KM 2 kopeks

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Sincona sale 93, lot 1093

This specimen was lot 1093 in Sincona sale 93 (Zürich, October 2024), where it sold for 250 CHF (about US$347 including buyer's fees). The catalog description[1] noted,

"RUSSLAND Kaiserreich und Föderation, Catherine II. 1762-1796, 2 Kopecks 1772, Suzun Mint, KM. NGC AU58 BN. Überdurchschnittliche Erhaltung, Extraordinary condition."

This type was struck 1764-80 for circulation in Siberia and is today common. On this type, two martens support a shield with the date and value.

Recorded mintage: unknown.

Specification: 13.1 g, copper.

Catalog reference: KM C4, Bitkin 1108.

Source:

  • 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.
  • Friedberg, Arthur L. and Ira S. Friedberg, Gold Coins of the World, From Ancient Times to the Present, 9th ed., Clifton, NJ: Coin and Currency Institute, 2017.
  • Harris, Robert P., Guidebook of Russian Coins, 1725 to 1970, Santa Cruz, CA: Bonanza Press, 1971.
  • Michael, Thomas, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1701-1800, 7th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2016.
  • [1]Richter, Jürg, SINCONA Auction 93: Russian Coins and Medals, Zürich: SINCONA AG, 2024.

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