Russia 1789-MM kopek

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Sincona sale 93, lot 1113

This specimen was lot 1113 in Sincona sale 93 (Zürich, October 2024), where it sold for 1,900 CHF (about US$2,634 including buyer's fees). The catalog description[1] noted,

"RUSSLAND Kaiserreich und Föderation, Catherine II. 1762-1796, Kopeck 1789, Moscow Mint, MM. Äusserst selten, Extremely rare. NGC VG08 BN."

The regular issue was struck 1763-67, 1788 and 1795 at Moscow and also Ekaterinburg, Izhora, Feodesia and Annensk. This is an unlisted date and presumably rare.

Recorded mintage: unknown.

Specification: 10.24 g, copper, 26.5 mm diameter, this specimen 9.34 g.

Catalog reference: KM C57.4 (unlisted date), Bitkin 547 (R4).

Source:

  • 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 Auction 93: Russian Coins and Medals, Zürich: SINCONA AG, 2024.

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