Russia 1860-SP FB 15 kopeks

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Sincona sale 84, lot 424

This specimen was lot 424 in Sincona sale 84 (Zürich, October 2023), where it sold for 275 CHF (about US$370 including buyer's fees). The catalog description[1] noted,

"RUSSIA Russian Empire and Federation, 15 Kopecks 1860, St. Petersburg Mint, SPB FB. Extremely fine-uncirculated. Small spots."

This type was struck 1860-66. It was the first issue of this denomination since the reign of Catherine the Great. In 1867, the weight was reduced to 2.70 g, 0.500 fine silver and struck in that form until the collapse of the regime.

Recorded mintage: 4,480,000.

Specification: 3.11 g, 0.750 fine silver, this specimen 3.02 g.

Catalog reference: KM Y21, Bitkin 182 (R).

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.
  • [1]Richter, Jürg, SINCONA Auction 84, Russian Coins and Medals, Zürich: SINCONA AG, 2023.
  • Michael, Thomas, and Tracy L. Schmidt, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1801-1900, 9th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2019.

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