Russia 1813-EM NM kopek

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Sincona sale 93, lot 1139

This specimen was lot 1139 in Sincona sale 93 (Zürich, October 2024), where it sold for 90 CHF (about US$125 including buyer's fees). The catalog description[1] noted,

"RUSSLAND Kaiserreich und Föderation, Alexander I. 1801-1825, Kopeck 1813, Ekaterinburg Mint, EM NM. Fast vorzüglich. Kleine Kratzer und etwas Belag, About Extremely Fine, Small scratch and some encrustation."

This is a scarce date of a type struck 1811-15, 1818-30. The Suzun (KM), Izhora (ИМ) and St. Petersburg mints (СПБ) also contributed.

Recorded mintage: 30,000.

Specification: 6.83 g, copper, 25 mm diameter, this specimen 6.90 g.

Catalog reference: KM C117.3, Bitkin 380 (R1).

Source:

  • Michael, Thomas, and Tracy L. Schmidt, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1801-1900, 9th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2019.
  • 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 93: Russian Coins and Medals, Zürich: SINCONA AG, 2024.

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