Russia 1876-SP kopek
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This specimen was lot 3038 in Sincona sale 77 (Zürich, May 2022), where it sold for 250 CHF (about US$304 including buyer's fees). The catalog description[1] noted, "RUSSIA | Russian Empire and Federation | Alexander II. 1855-1881. Kopeck 1876, St. Petersburg Mint SPB. PCGS MS65 BN." This type was minted in large quantities 1867-1914. Most dates are common but the proofs are rare. This specimen realized almost nine times the catalog value in Uncirculated.
Recorded mintage: 2,930,000.
Specification: 3.30 g, copper, 21.6 mm diameter.
Catalog reference: KM Y9.2, Bitkin 537.
- 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.
- Brekke, B. F., The Copper Coinage of Imperial Russia, 1700-1917, New York, Galerie des Monnaies, 1977, with 1987 supplement.
- [1]Richter, Jürg, SINCONA Auction 77, World Coins and Medals, Bullion Auction, Coins and Medals of Switzerland, Zürich: SINCONA AG, 2022.
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