Russia 1798-KM 2 kopeks

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Sincona sale 93, lot 1124

This specimen was lot 1124 in Sincona sale 93 (Zürich, October 2024), where it sold for 140 CHF (about US$194 including buyer's fees). The catalog description[1] noted,

"RUSSLAND Kaiserreich und Föderation, Paul I. 1796-1801, 2 Kopecks 1798, Suzun mint, KM. Selten in dieser Erhaltung, Rare in this condition. PCGS MS63 BN."

This type was struck 1797-1801 at the Suzun mint and also at Ekaterinburg and Annensk. Later types were considerably reduced in weight.

Recorded mintage: unknown.

Specification: 20.48 g, copper, 35 mm diameter.

Catalog reference: KM C95.4, Bitkin 143.

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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