Russia 1774-MMA 10 kopeks

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from Stack's Bowers 2016 ANA sale, lot 22926
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This specimen was lot 22926 in Stack's Bowers ANA sale (Anaheim, CA, August 2016), where it sold for $152.75. The catalog description[1] noted, "RUSSIA. 10 Kopek (Grivennik), 1774-MMA. Catherine II (the Great) (1762-96). PCGS EF-45 Secure Holder. Darkly toned, a pleasant example." This grivennik from the Moscow mint was issued there 1767-75. It is priced about 25% more than the concurrent St. Petersburg issue (KM C61a.3).

Recorded mintage: unknown.

Specification: 2.37 g, 0.750 fine, .057 troy oz ASW.

Catalog reference: KM C-61a.2; Bit-180; Dia-312.

Source:

  • Bitkin, Vladimir, Composite Catalogue of Russian Coins, Part II (1740-1917), Kiev: Moneta, 2003.
  • Michael, Thomas, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1701-1800, 7th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2016.
  • [1]Ponterio, Richard, The August 2016 Anaheim ANA Auction: Ancient Coins, World Coins & Paper Money, Santa Ana, CA: Stack's Bowers LLC, 2016.

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