Russia 1788-SP 20 kopeks

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Sincona sale 84, lot 157

This specimen was lot 157 in Sincona sale 84 (Zürich, October 2023), where it sold for 400 CHF (about US$539 including buyer's fees). The catalog description[1] noted,

"RUSSIA Russian Empire and Federation, 20 Kopecks 1788, St. Petersburg Mint, SPB. 2 roubles according to Petrov. About extremely fine. Small collector's hallmark on reverse."

This type was issued from St. Petersburg (shown here) and Moscow 1764-96, after which the denomination was suspended for many years. This subtype was struck 1783-93.

Recorded mintage: 2,376,000.

Specification: 4.77 g, 0.750 fine silver, this specimen 4.43 g.

Catalog reference: KM-C63c, Bitkin 406.

Source:

  • Bitkin, Vladimir, Composite Catalogue of Russian Coins, Part II (1740-1917), Kiev: Moneta, 2003.
  • Harris, Robert P., Guidebook of Russian Coins, 1725 to 1970, Santa Cruz, CA: Bonanza Press, 1971.
  • [1]Richter, Jürg, SINCONA Auction 84, Russian Coins and Medals, Zürich: SINCONA AG, 2023.
  • Michael, Thomas, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1701-1800, 7th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2016.

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