Russia 1777-KM denga
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This specimen was lot 1773 in Sincona sale 63 (Zürich, June 2020), where it sold for 120 CHF (about US$150 including buyer's fees). The catalog description[1] noted, "RUSSIA | Russian Empire and Federation | Catherine II. 1762-1796. Denga 1777, Suzun Mint, KM. 0.5 roubles according to Petrov. Good very fine. Wavy and [t]hin flan." This type was struck 1764-79 for Siberia, and this is a better date. This coin was worth half a kopek but we're calling it a "denga", as the auctioneers do, because of the word "ДЕНГА" on the obverse. The large ten kopeks are much more familiar to collectors.
Recorded mintage: unknown.
Specification: 3.30 g, copper, this specimen 1.55 g.
Catalog reference: KM C2, Bitkin 1191.
- 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.
- Michael, Thomas, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1701-1800, 7th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2016.
- [1]Richter, Jürg, Sincona sale 63: Gold and Silver Coins and Medals, SINCONA Bullion Auction, Zürich: SINCONA AG, 2020.
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