Russia 1826-SP NG 20 kopeks KM-C158

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Sincona sale 84, lot 266

This specimen was lot 266 in Sincona sale 84 (Zürich, October 2023), where it sold for 1,500 CHF (about US$2,020 including buyer's fees). The catalog description[1] noted,

"RUSSIA Russian Empire and Federation, 20 Kopecks 1826, St. Petersburg Mint, SPB NG. Rare in this condition. PCGS MS62. Nice toning."

This type was struck 1826-31 and is fairly common. For the first part of 1826, the design showed the eagle's wings up (KM C128), which type is slightly more common for the year.

Recorded mintage: 2,815,000 including KM C128 (wings up).

Specification: 4.14 g, 0.868 fine silver.

Catalog reference: KM C158, Bitkin 132.

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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