Russia 1867-SP kopek

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Sincona sale 84, lot 435

This specimen was lot 435 in Sincona sale 84 (Zürich, October 2023), where it sold for 300 CHF (about US$404 including buyer's fees). The catalog description[1] noted,

"RUSSIA Russian Empire and Federation, Kopeck 1867, St. Petersburg Mint, SPB. Rare. Extremely fine."

This type was struck 1867-71, 1876-1914.

Recorded mintage: unknown but a better date.

Specification: 3.3 g, copper, 21.6 mm diameter, this specimen 3.46 g.

Catalog reference: KM Y9.2, Bitkin 532 (R).

Source:

  • Bitkin, Vladimir, Composite Catalogue of Russian Coins, Part II (1740-1917), Kiev: Moneta, 2003.
  • Brekke, B. F., The Copper Coinage of Imperial Russia, 1700-1917, New York, Galerie des Monnaies, 1977, with 1987 supplement.
  • 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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