Russia 1886-AG 50 kopeks

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Stack's Bowers 2015 NYINC sale, lot 1588
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This specimen was lot 1588 in Stacks-Bowers NYINC sale (New York, January 2015), where it sold for $9,400. The catalog description[1] noted, "RUSSIA. 50 Kopek, 1886-AT. NGC MS-64. Light attractive toning with nice eye appeal." This type is listed for 1886-94, superseding the old poltina or half ruble. All dates are scarce. Alexander III ruled 1881-94.

Recorded mintage: 2,058.

Specification: 10 g, 0.900 fine silver.

Catalog reference: KM Y-45; Bit-79.

Source:

  • 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]Ponterio, Richard, The January 2015 NYINC Auction: Ancient Coins, World Coins & Paper Money, Featuring the John W. Adams and Ray Czabor Collections, Irvine, CA: Stack's Bowers LLC, 2014.

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