Russia 1853-SP HI 25 kopeks

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from Steve Album sale 27, lot 1569
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This specimen was lot 1569 in Stephen Album sale 27 (Santa Rosa, CA, January 2017), where it did not sell. The catalog description[1] noted, "RUSSIAN EMPIRE: Nicholas I, 1825-1855, AR 25 kopeks, 1853. initials HI, a few light toning blotches on reverse, NGC graded MS62." This type was struck 1832-58 in large quantities but is today much coveted in nice condition. In 1886 the coin was lowered in weight to 5 g but raised in purity to 0.900 fine to more closely match the French standard. A rare variety exists for 1853 which is missing the assayer's initials.

Recorded mintage: 2,160,000.

Specification: 5.18 g, 0.868 fine silver.

Catalog reference: KM C166.1.

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]Album, Stephen, Joseph Lang, Paul Montz, Michael Barry and Norman Douglas Nicol, Auction 27, featuring the Dr. Paul Stevens Collection of Indian Coins, Part VI, Santa Rosa, CA: Stephen Album Rare Coins, Inc., 2016.

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