Russia 1831-SP NG 20 kopeks

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Sincona sale 84, lot 300

This specimen was lot 300 in Sincona sale 84 (Zürich, October 2023), where it sold for 150 CHF (about US$202 including buyer's fees). The catalog description[1] noted,

"RUSSIA Russian Empire and Federation, 20 Kopecks 1831, St. Petersburg Mint, SPB NG. Open "2" variety. Rare. 6 roubles according to Ilyin. Very fine."

This type, listed for 1826-31, is scarcer than preceding (KM C128) or succeeding types (KM C165).

Recorded mintage: 385,000.

Specification: 4.14 g, 0.868 fine silver, this specimen 4.08 g.

Catalog reference: KM-C158, Bitkin 141 (R1).

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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