Russia 1856-SP FB 5 kopeks

Stack's Bowers 2015 NYINC sale, lot 4344

This specimen was lot 4344 in Stack's-Bowers NYINC sale (New York, January 2015), where it sold for $164.50. The catalog description^[1] noted, "RUSSIA. 5 Kopek, 1856-CNBOB. NGC MS-64." This type was struck 1832-58 in large quantities but is today seldom seen in nice condition. In 1860 the coin was lowered to 0.750 fine and then in 1867 lowered to 0.9 g, 0.500 fine. Copper five kopeks are also known for many dates.

Recorded mintage: 680,000.

Specification: 1.03 g, 0.868 fine silver.

Catalog reference: KM C-163; Bit-409.

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]Ponterio, Richard, The January 2015 NYINC Auction: Ancient Coins, World Coins & Paper Money, Featuring the John W. Adams and Ray Czabor Collections, Irvine, CA: Stack's Bowers LLC, 2014.

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