Russia 1799-CM MB 10 kopeks

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Sincona sale 99, lot 117

This specimen was lot 117 in Sincona Auction 99 (Zürich, October 2025), where it sold for 300 CHF (about US$452 including buyers' fees). The catalog description[1] noted,

"RUSSLAND Kaiserreich und Föderation, Paul I. 1796-1801, 10 Kopecks 1799, Mints in St. Petersburg, SM MB. Sehr schön. Schrötlingsfehler auf Revers. (empire of Russia, Paul I, 1796-1801, ten kopeks of 1799, St. Petersburg mint. 1 rouble according to Petrov. Very Fine, Flan flaws on reverse.)"

This rather scarce type was struck 1798-99 and 1801.

Recorded mintage: 680,000.

Specification: 2.07 g, 0.868 fine silver, 17 mm diameter, diagonally reeded edge, this specimen 1.94 g.

Catalog reference: KM C97.1a, Bitkin 82.

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, Jurg, SINCONA Auction 99: Russian Coins and Medals, Zurich: SINCONA AG, 2025.
  • Michael, Thomas, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1701-1800, 7th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2016.

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