Russia 1890-AG 50 kopeks

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Sincona sale 19, lot 892

This specimen was lot 892 in Sincona sale 19 (Zürich, October 2014), where it sold for CHF 16,000 (about US$20,051 including buyer's fees). The catalog description[1] noted, "50 Kopecks 1890, St. Petersburg Mint, AГ. Very rare in so high condition. Choice brilliant uncirculated with most attractive colourful patina. Collector’s note: 'RR. Only 2 006 pcs struck'." This type is listed for 1886-94, superseding the old poltina or half ruble. All dates are scarce. Mintmaster Apollon Grashof's initials are stamped into the edge. Alexander III ruled 1881-94.

Recorded mintage: 2,006.

Specification: 10.0 g, 0.900 fine silver, 26.75 mm diameter, edge lettered АГ ЧИСТАГО СЕРЕБРА 2 ЗОЛОТНИКА 10.5 ДOЛЕЙ, this specimen 10.03 g.

Catalog reference: KM Y45; Bitkin 83 (R1). Severin 3997. GM 6.17.

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]Shiryakov, I. V., and Jürg Richter, The Sincona Collection, Part 3 and Russian Coins & Medals from Other Properties, Zürich: Sincona AG, 2014.

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