Russia 1873-SP NI 15 kopeks
This specimen was lot 42704 in Stack's Bowers Summer 2026 Global Showcase Auction (Pittsburgh, September 2026), where it sold for $2,196. The catalog description[1] noted, "RUSSIA. 15 Kopeks, 1873-CNB HI. St. Petersburg Mint. Alexander II. NGC MS-67. A visually stunning premium Gem, with bold vibrant luster, and sharp details, with a clarifying amount of detail across the surfaces. Ex: Soedermann Collection (Sincona 24 - 10/2015) Lot # 1604." This type was struck 1867-93 and 1896-1914 in large numbers and this is a common date. In 1867, the weight was reduced from 3.11 g, 0.750 fine silver to 2.70 g, 0.500 fine silver and struck in that form until the collapse of the regime. Initials HI stood for mintmaster Nikolai Iossa.
Recorded mintage: 7,960,000.
Specification: 2.7 g, 0.500 fine silver, 19.7 mm diameter.
Catalog reference: KM-Y21a.2; Bit-241.
- 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, Kyle Ponterio and Jeremy Bostwick, Summer 2026 Global Showcase Auction, Costa Mesa, CA: Stack's Bowers LLC, 2026.
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