Russia 1838-CM 2 kopeks

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Sincona sale 78, lot 473

This specimen was lot 473 in Sincona sale 78 (Zürich, October 2022), where it sold for 600 CHF (about US$719 including buyer's fees). The catalog description[1] noted, "RUSSIA | Russian Empire and Federation | Nicholas I. 1825-1855, 2 Kopecks 1838, Suzun Mint, SM. Extremely fine-uncirculated." This type was struck 1831-39 at Suzun (shown here) and Ekaterinburg.

Recorded mintage: 10,500,000, the highest mintage date.

Specification: copper, this specimen 8.99 g.

Catalog reference: KM C139.3, Bitkin 685.

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.
  • Brekke, B. F., The Copper Coinage of Imperial Russia, 1700-1917, New York, Galerie des Monnaies, 1977, with 1987 supplement.
  • Harris, Robert P., Guidebook of Russian Coins, 1725 to 1970, Santa Cruz, CA: Bonanza Press, 1971.
  • [1]Richter, Jürg, SINCONA Auction 78, Russian Coins and Medals, The Grigoriy Stakhorsky Collection, Part 1 and other Properties, Zürich: SINCONA AG, 2022.

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