Russia 1853-EM 1/2 kopek

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Goldberg NY International sale 59, lot 2148
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This specimen was lot 2148 in Goldberg's NY International sale 59 (New York, January 2023), where it sold for $456. The catalog description[1] noted, "Denezhka 1853 EM. Authenticated and graded by NGC MS 62 BN (# 4501409-055). Choice uncirculated." This denezhka or half kopek was issued 1850-55 from Ekaterinburg (EM, shown here) and Warsaw (BM). The denomination was reduced to 1.6 g in 1894.

Recorded mintage: 12,243,000.

Specification: 2.56 g, copper, 17.9 mm diameter.

Catalog reference: KM C148.1, Bit 615, B 63.

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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