Russia 1791-EM 2 kopeks

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Sincona sale 63, lot 1777

This specimen was lot 1777 in Sincona sale 63 (Zürich, June 2020), where it sold for 100 CHF (about US$125 including buyer's fees). The catalog description[1] noted, "RUSSIA | Russian Empire and Federation | Catherine II. 1762-1796. 2 Kopecks 1791, Ekaterinburg Mint, EM. Very fine." This type was struck at the Ekaterinburg mint 1763-96. Many millions were issued between the Annensk, Moscow, Feodesia, Kolyvan, Ekaterinburg and St. Petersburg mints. Many survive today but few in choice condition.

Recorded mintage: 371,000.

Specification: 20.48 g, copper, this specimen 19.90 g.

Catalog reference: KM C58.3, Bitkin 684 (R).

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 sale 63: Gold and Silver Coins and Medals, SINCONA Bullion Auction, Zürich: SINCONA AG, 2020.

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