Russia 1874-SP NI 15 kopeks

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Sincona sale 84, lot 449

This specimen was lot 449 in Sincona sale 84 (Zürich, October 2023), where it sold for 400 CHF (about US$539 including buyer's fees). The catalog description[1] noted,

"RUSSIA Russian Empire and Federation, 15 Kopecks 1874, St. Petersburg Mint, SPB NI. NGC MS65. Extraordinary condition."

This type was struck 1867-93 and 1896-1914 in substantial numbers and most dates, including this one, are common. Proofs exist.

Recorded mintage: 6,960,000.

Specification: 2.70 g, 0.500 fine silver, this specimen 2.64 g.

Catalog reference: KM Y21a.2, Bitkin 242.

Source:

  • 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]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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