Russia 1850-SP PA 20 kopeks
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This specimen was lot 391 in Sincona sale 84 (Zürich, October 2023), where it sold for 2,600 CHF (about US$3,501 including buyer's fees). The catalog description[1] noted,
"RUSSIA Russian Empire and Federation, 20 Kopecks 1850, St. Petersburg Mint, SPB PA. NGC MS65. Cabinet piece from polished dies."
This type was struck 1832-58; the denomination was reduced to 3.6 g, 0.500 fine in 1867.
Recorded mintage: 3,075,000.
Specification: 4.14 g, 0.868 fine silver, this specimen 4.08 g.
Catalog reference: KM C165.1, Bitkin 338.
- 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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