Russia 1869-SP HI 25 kopeks
This specimen was lot 813 in Sincona sale 19 (Zürich, October 2014), where it sold for CHF 24,000 (about US$30,077 including buyer's fees). The catalog description[1] noted, "25 Kopecks 1869, St. Petersburg Mint, HI. Extremely rare as a proof! 10 roubles acc. to Iljin. 3 roubles according to Petrov. 10 roubles acc. to Trapeznikov. Cabinet piece. Old ink rarity mark. Choice brilliant proof with most attractive patina. Collector’s note: 'RR. Only 20 000 pcs struck'." 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 The twenty-five kopeks superseded the polupoltinnik (quarter ruble) last coined in 1810.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: 20,000.
Specification: 5.18 g, 0.868 fine silver, this specimen 5.21 g.
Catalog reference: KM Y23; Bitkin 145 (R2). Severin 3791. GM 15.5.
- 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]Shiryakov, I. V., and Jürg Richter, The Sincona Collection, Part 3 and Russian Coins & Medals from Other Properties, Zürich: Sincona AG, 2014.
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