Russia 1813-SP PS 20 kopeks

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Sincona sale 84, lot 226

This specimen was lot 226 in Sincona sale 84 (Zürich, October 2023), where it sold for 1,000 CHF (about US$1,347 including buyer's fees). The catalog description[1] noted,

"RUSSIA Russian Empire and Federation, 20 Kopecks 1813, St. Petersburg Mint, SPB PS. NGC MS63. Nicely toned. Tiny die flaw."

This type was struck 1810-26 and is fairly common.

Recorded mintage: 1,900,000.

Specification: 4.14 g, 0.868 fine silver, this specimen 4.05 g.

Catalog reference: KM C128, Bitkin 186.

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, Jürg, SINCONA Auction 84, Russian Coins and Medals, Zürich: SINCONA AG, 2023.
  • Michael, Thomas, and Tracy L. Schmidt, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1801-1900, 9th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2019.

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