Russia 1778-KM 2 kopeks

Goldberg NY International sale 59, lot 2080

This specimen was lot 2080 in Goldberg's NY International sale 59 (New York, January 2023), where it sold for $300. The catalog description^[1] noted, "2 Kopecks 1778 KM. Semi-glossy. Deep olive brown. Near uncirculated." This type was struck 1764-80 for circulation in Siberia and is today common.

Recorded mintage: unknown.

Specification: 13.1 g, copper, this specimen 13.89 g.

Catalog reference: KM C4, Bit 1120, B 444.

Source:

• 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]Goldberg, Ira, Stephen Harvey and Vera Kan, Goldberg NY International 2023 Sale, Los Angeles: Goldberg Coins and Collectibles, 2022.

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