Russia 1785-SP 15 kopeks
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This specimen was lot 22933 in Stack's Bowers ANA sale (Anaheim, CA, August 2016), where it sold for $258.50. The catalog description[1] noted, "RUSSIA. 15 Kopek, 1785-CNB. Catherine II (the Great) (1762-96). PCGS AU-58 Secure Holder. Minor die rust, though not very detracting. Attractive dark tone." This is a common date of a style used 1783-94. This denomination was struck in several styles during the reign of Catherine the Great, after which the denomination was dropped until the 1860's.
Recorded mintage: 2,500,000.
Specification: 3.55 g, 0.750 fine silver.
Catalog reference: KM C-62c; Bit-444; Dia-513.
- 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.
- Harris, Robert P., Guidebook of Russian Coins, 1725 to 1970, Santa Cruz, CA: Bonanza Press, 1971.
- [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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