Russia 1863-SP AB 10 kopeks
This specimen was lot 72737 in Stack's Bowers Collector's Choice sale (Santa Ana, CA, October 2019), where it did not sell. The catalog description[1] noted, "RUSSIA. 10 Kopeks, 1863-CNB AB. St. Petersburg Mint. Alexander II. NGC MS-66. Finest certified of the date on the NGC population report with only one other example at this stellar state of preservation on the PCGS census. A fabulous representative of the type with full cartwheel luster, frosted devices and smooth satiny surfaces. The fields are graced with light mottled smokey grey patina that displays a bit of iridescence that pops out when tilted in the light. A fantastic example with a great look destine[d] for a fine collection." This is the only date where this assayer appears yet it is common. The weight and fineness were reduced in 1867 (Y20a.2).
Recorded mintage: 5,750,000.
Specification: 2.07 g, 0.750 fine silver.
Catalog reference: KM-Y20.2; Bit-199.
- 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]Orsini, Matt, Richard Ponterio and Kyle Ponterio, The October 2019 Collector's Choice Sale: World and Ancient Coins, Santa Ana, CA: Stack's Bowers LLC, 2019.
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