Russia 1775-KM 10 kopeks
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This specimen was lot 24901 in Heritage sale 3030 (New York, January 2014), where it sold for $2,115. The catalog description[1] noted, "Siberia. Catherine II copper 10 Kopecks 1775 КМ, Suzun mint, MS62 Brown NGC. Sharply struck, with deep reddish-brown patina over lustrous, minimally marked surfaces. An exceptional example of the grade." This type was struck 1766-81 for circulation in Siberia. Many survive today but few in choice condition.
Recorded mintage: unknown.
Specification: copper.
Catalog reference: Bitkin, 1033, KM C6.
- 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.
- 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]Bierrenbach, Cristiano, Warren Tucker and David Michaels, Heritage World and Ancient Coins Auction 3030, featuring the RLM Collection, the Isaac Rudman Collection, the Hans Cook Collection and the Collection of Donald E. Bently, Dallas, TX: Heritage Auction Galleries, 2013.
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