Russia 1855-BM 1/4 kopek

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Sincona sale 65, lot 243

This specimen was lot 243 in Sincona sale 65 (Zürich, October 2020), where it did not sell. The catalog description[1] noted, "Polushka 1855, Warsaw Mint, BM. Rare, especially in this condition. PCGS MS65 RD. (Полушка 1855, Варшавский МД, ВM. Биткин 495 (R). Редкая, особенно в такой степени сохранности. В слабе PCGS MS65 RD.)" This specimen was offered again as lot 1199 in Sincona sale 69 (Zürich, May 2021), where it sold for 1,700 CHF (about US$2,256 including buyer's fees). The catalog description[2] noted,

"RUSSLAND. Alexander II. 1855-1881. Polushka 1855, Warschau, BM. Bitkin 495 (R). Selten in dieser Erhaltung. PCGS MS65 RD. (empire of Russia, Alexander II, 1853-81, polushka of 1855, Warsaw mint. Rare in this condition, gem uncirculated.)"

This type was struck at Warsaw 1855 and 1860. Similar polushkas were minted at Ekaterinburg.

Recorded mintage: 40,000.

Specification: 0.80 g, copper.

Catalog reference: KM Y1.2, Bitkin 495 (R).

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]Jürg Richter, Auction 65, Russian Coins and Medals, Zürich: Sincona AG, 2020.
  • [2]Jürg Richter, Auction 69, World Coins and Medals, Bullion Auction and Chinese Banknotes, Part 1, Zürich: Sincona AG, 2021.

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