Russia 1863-SP AB 25 kopeks
This specimen was lot 32320 in Stack's Bowers NYINC sale (New York, January 2025), where it sold for $4,320. The catalog description[1] noted, "RUSSIA. 25 Kopeks, 1863-CNB AB. St. Petersburg Mint. Alexander II. NGC MS-64. A VERY RARE date in the series, this impressive and wholesome near-Gem glows with a steely brilliance and provides sharp details that cut with a gleaming glint. A piece that will doubtlessly draw much attention." This type is listed for 1859-85 and was emitted in modest quantities. This date is scarce. The twenty-five kopeks superseded the polupoltinnik (quarter ruble) last coined in 1810.
Recorded mintage: 36,003, a scarce date.
Specification: 5.18 g, 0.868 fine silver, 24.2 mm diameter.
Catalog reference: KM Y36; Bit-138 (R1).
- 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]Orsini, Matt, Kyle Ponterio and Jeremy Bostwick, January 2025 NYINC Showcase Auction, featuring the Richard Margolis Collection, Part III, and the Richard August Collection, Costa Mesa, CA: Stack's Bowers Galleries, Inc., 2024.
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