Russia 1794-AM 2 kopeks

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Sincona sale 78, lot 351

This specimen was lot 351 in Sincona sale 78 (Zürich, October 2022), where it sold for 750 CHF (about US$899 including buyer's fees). The catalog description[1] noted, "RUSSIA | Russian Empire and Federation | Catherine II. 1762-1796, 2 Kopecks 1794, Anninskoye Mint. 3.5 roubles according to Petrov. 8 roubles according to Ilyin. Good very fine." This type was struck throughout the reign of Catherine the Great, who used large mintages of copper to sustain government expenses. Several mints contributed and the Anninskoye Mint participated 1789-96.

Recorded mintage: unknown but scarce.

Specification: 20.48 g, copper, 31 mm diameter, this specimen 19.08 g.

Catalog reference: KM C58.2, Bitkin 872 (R1).

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]Richter, Jürg, SINCONA Auction 78, Russian Coins and Medals, The Grigoriy Stakhorsky Collection, Part 1 and other Properties, Zürich: SINCONA AG, 2022.

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