Russia 1859-SP FB 25 kopeks
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This specimen was lot 521 in Sincona sale 78 (Zürich, October 2022), where it sold for 200 CHF (about US$240 including buyer's fees). The catalog description[1] noted, "RUSSIA | Russian Empire and Federation | Alexander II. 1855-1881, 25 Kopecks 1859, St. Petersburg Mint, SPB FB. Extremely fine." This type is listed for 1859-85 and was emitted in substantial quantities at St. Petersburg. This date is common. Proofs exist for some dates.
Recorded mintage: 4,400,000.
Specification: 5.18 g, 0.868 fine silver. This specimen is 5.15 g.
Catalog reference: KM Y23, Bitkin 132.
- 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]Richter, Jürg, SINCONA Auction 78, Russian Coins and Medals, The Grigoriy Stakhorsky Collection, Part 1 and other Properties, Zürich: SINCONA AG, 2022.
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