Russia 1858-BM 3 kopeks

Heritage sale 3067, lot 32253

This specimen was lot 32253 in Heritage sale 3067 (Long Beach, September 2018), where it sold for $1,920. The catalog description^[1] noted, "Russia: Alexander II 3 Kopecks 1858-BM MS64+ Red and Brown PCGS, Warsaw mint. Obv. Crowned double-headed Imperial eagle with orb and scepter. Rev. Date and value in wreath. Abundant luster, with a bold strike for the issue. Only a few light marks are noticeable, with minor spotting. Only a single piece has been certified finer (MS65). Rare in this near-Gem condition." This type was struck at Warsaw (shown here) and at Ekaterinburg (more common) 1850-59.

Recorded mintage: 712,000.

Specification: 15.36 g, copper, 32 mm diameter.

Catalog reference: KM-C151.3, Bit-456 (R), Brekke-175 (Scarce).

Source:

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.
Michael, Thomas, and Tracy L. Schmidt, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1801-1900, 9th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2019.
^[1]Cristiano Bierrenbach, Warren Tucker and Sam Spiegel, 2018 September 6-11 Long Beach Expo World Coins & Ancient Coins Signature Auction #3067, Dallas: Heritage Auction Galleries, 2018.

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