Russia 1837-EM KT 5 kopeks

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Sincona sale 19, lot 566

This specimen was lot 566 in Sincona sale 19 (Zürich, October 2014), where it sold for CHF 500 (about US$627 including buyer's fees). The catalog description[1] noted, "5 Kopecks 1837, Ekaterinburg Mint, KT. About uncirculated." This type is listed for 1831-39 and has a low catalog value in circulated condition. More copper five kopeks were struck at the Suzun mint (KM C140.2).

Recorded mintage: 19,745,000 (including all assayers).

Specification: 20 g, copper, this specimen 20.45 g.

Catalog reference: KM C-140.1; Bitkin 497. GM 15.4.

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.
  • Brekke, B. F., The Copper Coinage of Imperial Russia, 1700-1917, New York, Galerie des Monnaies, 1977, with 1987 supplement.
  • [1]Shiryakov, I. V., and Jürg Richter, The Sincona Collection, Part 3 and Russian Coins & Medals from Other Properties, Zürich: Sincona AG, 2014.

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