Russia 1850-SP PA 25 kopeks

Heritage sale 3067, lot 32242

This specimen was lot 32242 in Heritage sale 3067 (Long Beach, September 2018), where it sold for $3,840. The catalog description^[1] noted, "Russia: Nicholas I Proof 25 Kopecks 1850 PR64 CПБ-ПA PR64+ Cameo NGC, St. Petersburg mint. A stunning example, with light reddish patina, boldly defined devices and deeply mirrored fields. The frosted device give this piece a nice cameo appearance. Very rare in Proof and the finest certified example." This type is listed for 1832-58 and was emitted in substantial quantities at St. Petersburg and Warsaw. This date is common. The assayer is Paul Alexiev.

Recorded mintage: 3,740,000.

Specification: 5.18 g, 0.868 fine silver.

Catalog reference: KM-C166.1, Bit-301.

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.
Michael, Thomas, and Tracy L. Schmidt, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1801-1900, 9th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2019.
^[1]Cristiano Bierrenbach, Warren Tucker and Sam Spiegel, 2018 September 6-11 Long Beach Expo World Coins & Ancient Coins Signature Auction #3067, Dallas: Heritage Auction Galleries, 2018.

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