Russia 1858-SP FB 5 kopeks

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Heritage sale 3094, lot 35085
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This specimen was lot 35085 in Heritage sale 3094 (Chicago, August 2021), where it sold for $2,640. The catalog description[1] noted, "Russia: Alexander II silver Proof 5 Kopecks 1858 CПБ-ФБ PR63 NGC, St. Petersburg mint. Obv. Crowned double-headed eagle holding orb and scepter. Rev. Crowned date and value in wreath. Superbly struck, with mottled gray toning and deeply mirrored fields. The rarest issue of this type." 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: 40,000, a better date but not rare.

Specification: 1.03 g, 0.868 fine silver.

Catalog reference: KM-C163, Bit-69 (R), Sev-3670.

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]Cristiano Bierrenbach, Warren Tucker and Sam Spiegel, ANA WFOM World & Ancient Coins Platinum Night Signature Auction #3094, featuring the Cape Coral Collection, the WTR Collection and the Monaco Collection, Dallas, TX: Heritage Auction Galleries, 2021.

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