Russia 1830-SP NG 25 kopeks

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Stack's Bowers 2015 NYINC sale, lot 1576
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This specimen was lot 1576 in Stacks-Bowers NYINC sale (New York, January 2015), where it sold for $1,880. The catalog description[1] noted, "RUSSIA. 25 Kopek, 1830-CNBHT. NGC MS-63. Sharply struck with attractive luster." This type was struck 1827-31 at St. Petersburg. Mintages are fairly substantial but this type is likely underpriced.

Recorded mintage: 484,000.

Specification: 5.18 g, 0.868 fine silver.

Catalog reference: KM C-159; Bit-130.

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.
  • Harris, Robert P., Guidebook of Russian Coins, 1725 to 1970, Santa Cruz, CA: Bonanza Press, 1971.
  • [1]Ponterio, Richard, The January 2015 NYINC Auction: Ancient Coins, World Coins & Paper Money, Featuring the John W. Adams and Ray Czabor Collections, Irvine, CA: Stack's Bowers LLC, 2014.

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