Russia 1826-SP NG 20 kopeks KM-C128

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Sincona sale 84, lot 265

This specimen was lot 265 in Sincona sale 84 (Zürich, October 2023), where it did not sell. The catalog description[1] noted,

"RUSSIA Russian Empire and Federation, 20 Kopecks 1826, St. Petersburg Mint, SPB NG. Very fine."

This type was struck 1810-26 and is fairly common. Mid year, the reverse was modified to show the eagle's wings down (KM C158); which type is slightly scarcer for 1826.

Recorded mintage: 2,815,000 including 1826/5 and KM C158 (wings down).

Specification: 4.14 g, 0.868 fine silver, this specimen 4.06 g.

Catalog reference: KM C128, Bitkin 98 (R).

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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