Russia 1823-SP PD 20 kopeks
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This specimen was lot 2503 in Sincona sale 11 (Zürich, May 2013), where it sold for 1,800 CHF (about US$2,228 including buyer's fees). The catalog description[2] noted,
"RUSSLAND Alexander I. 1801-1825. 20 Kopeken 1823, St. Petersburg. NGC MS63. FDC. (Russia, Alexander I, 1801-25, twenty kopeks of 1823, St. Petersburg mint, NGC 63.)"
This type is listed for 1810-26 and has a low catalog value in circulated condition. Overdates 1823/1 and 1823/18 are recorded for the year.
Recorded mintage: 7,075,000.
Specification: 4.14 g, 0.868 fine silver, 22.1 mm diameter, .115 troy oz ASW.
Catalog reference: Bitkin 209, KM C128.
- 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.
- Michael, Thomas, and Tracy L. Schmidt, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1801-1900, 9th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2019.
- [2]Numismatic Coins, Medals & Banknotes: Auction 11, Zürich: SINCONA AG, 2013.
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