Russia 1879-SP 2 kopeks
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This specimen was lot 2185 in Goldberg's NY International sale 59 (New York, January 2023), where it sold for $96. The catalog description[1] noted, "2 Kopecks 1879 CПБ. Authenticated and graded by NGC MS 62 BN (# 4829888-026). Choice uncirculated." This type was struck 1867-1914 in large quantities at St. Petersburg. Ekaterinburg, the last branch mint, closed in 1876.
Recorded mintage: 7,380,000.
Specification: 6.6 g, copper.
Catalog reference: KM Y10.2, Bit 529, B 167.
- 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.
- 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]Goldberg, Ira, Stephen Harvey and Vera Kan, Goldberg NY International 2023 Sale, Los Angeles: Goldberg Coins and Collectibles, 2022.
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