Russia 1880-SP NF 20 kopeks
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This specimen was lot 2175 in Goldberg's NY International sale 59 (New York, January 2023), where it sold for $2,040. The catalog description[1] noted, "20 Kopecks 1880 CПБ-HΦ. Authenticated and graded by PCGS MS 66 PL (# 38930271). Gold and iridescent hues. Superb gem uncirculated, Prooflike strike." This type was struck at St. Petersburg 1867-93, 1901-14 in large numbers. This is a common date. The SCWC doesn't record whether the overdate is 1880/70 or 1880/87; the first seems more likely.
Recorded mintage: 22,605,000 including an 1880/7 overdate.
Specification: 3.60 g, 0.500 fine silver.
Catalog reference: KM Y22a.1, Bit 233, Sev 3900.
- 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]Goldberg, Ira, Stephen Harvey and Vera Kan, Goldberg NY International 2023 Sale, Los Angeles: Goldberg Coins and Collectibles, 2022.
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