Russia 1853-SP NI 10 kopeks

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Sincona sale 99, lot 237

This specimen was lot 237 in Sincona Auction 99 (Zürich, October 2025), where it sold for 170 CHF (about US$256 including buyers' fees). The catalog description[1] noted, "RUSSLAND Kaiserreich und Föderation, Nicholas I. 1825-1855, 10 Kopecks 1853, St. Petersburg Mint, SPB NI. NGC MS63." This type was struck 1832-58 in large numbers and this is a common date. In 1859, the silver was reduced to 0.750 fine and reduced again to 0.500 fine in 1867.

Recorded mintage: 1,350,005.

Specification: 2.07 g, 0.868 fine silver, 17.65 mm diameter.

Catalog reference: KM C164.1, Bitkin 382.

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.
  • [1]Richter, Jurg, SINCONA Auction 99: Russian Coins and Medals, Zurich: SINCONA AG, 2025.
  • Michael, Thomas, and Tracy L. Schmidt, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1801-1900, 9th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2019.

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