Russia 1852-BM 1/4 kopek

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Goldberg NY International sale 59, lot 2150
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This specimen was lot 2150 in Goldberg's NY International sale 59 (New York, January 2023), where it sold for $552. The catalog description[1] noted, "Polushka 1852 BM. Warsaw. Authenticated and graded by NGC MS 62 BN (# 450141009-004). Choice uncirculated." This type was struck 1850-55 at Ekaterinburg (mintmark EM) and also Warsaw (shown here) 1850-53. The weight standard given here is from Numista; the 3 g given in the SCWC is wrong.

Recorded mintage: 80,000.

Specification: 1.28 g, copper, 14.5 mm diameter.

Catalog reference: KM C147.3, Bit 880 (R), B 27 (S).

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.

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