Russia 1848-SP NI 25 kopeks

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Sincona sale 84, lot 383

This specimen was lot 383 in Sincona sale 84 (Zürich, October 2023), where it sold for 3,600 CHF (about US$4,848 including buyer's fees). The catalog description[1] noted,

"RUSSIA Russian Empire and Federation, 25 Kopecks 1848, St. Petersburg Mint, SPB NI. Proof. Very rare in this condition. PCGS PR63 CAM. Finest certified by PCGS."

This type was struck 1832-58 in large numbers and this is a common date.

Recorded mintage: 2,636,000.

Specification: 5.18 g, 0.868 fine silver.

Catalog reference: KM C166.1, Bitkin 296.

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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