Russia 1856-SP FB 10 kopeks

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from Stack's Bowers October 2020 Collector's Choice sale, lot 72640
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Jean Elsen sale 148, lot 1150

The first specimen was lot 72640 in Stack's Bowers Collectors Choice sale (Santa Ana, CA, October 2020), where it sold for $480. The catalog description[1] noted, "RUSSIA. 10 Kopeks, 1856-CNB OB. St. Petersburg Mint. Alexander II. PCGS MS-66 Gold Shield. Sitting all alone at the top spot in PCGS's census, this shimmering Gem minor offers hues of golden-russet sprinkled throughout." The second specimen was lot 1150 in Jean Elsen sale 148 (Brussels, September 2021), where it sold for €200 (about US$284 including buyer's fees). The catalog description[2] noted,

"RUSSIE, Alexandre II (1855-1881), AR 10 kopecks, 1856Φb. Bitkin 63. Fleur de Coin. (empire of Russia, Alexander II, 1855-81, silver ten kopeks of 1856. Uncirculated.)"

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: 1,940,000.

Specifications: 2.07 g, 0.868 fine silver.

Catalog reference: KM-C164.1; Bit-63.

Sources:

  • 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.
  • Harris, Robert P., Guidebook of Russian Coins, 1725 to 1970, Santa Cruz, CA: Bonanza Press, 1971.
  • [1]Orsini, Matt, Richard Ponterio and Kyle Ponterio, The October 2020 Collector's Choice sale: World and Ancient Coins, Santa Ana, CA: Stack's Bowers LLC, 2020.
  • [2]Elsen, Philippe, et al., Vente Publique 148: Monnaies, Médailles et Décorations, Brussels: Jean Elsen et ses Fils S.A., 2021.

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