Russia 1842-EM 3 kopeks

Goldberg NY International sale 59, lot 2144

This specimen was lot 2144 in Goldberg's NY International sale 59 (New York, January 2023), where it sold for $312. The catalog description^[1] noted, "3 Kopecks 1842 EM. Authenticated and graded by NGC AU 50 BN (# 4501440-011). Brown with soft orange hues. About uncirculated." This type was struck in large quantities 1840-44 at Ekaterinburg (shown here), St. Petersburg, Suzun and Izhora. It must have been heavily used, as nice specimens are scarce.

Recorded mintage: 13,700,000.

Specification: copper.

Catalog reference: KM C146.1, Bit 541, B 211.

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]Goldberg, Ira, Stephen Harvey and Vera Kan, Goldberg NY International 2023 Sale, Los Angeles: Goldberg Coins and Collectibles, 2022.

Link to:

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