Russia 1890-SP 2 kopeks

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Heritage sale 3019, lot 25412
Russia 1890 2 kopeks rev Heritage 3019-25412.jpg

This specimen was lot 25412 in Heritage sale 3019 (Chicago, April 2012), where it sold for $1,495. The catalog description[1] noted, "Alexander III Proof 2 Kopecks 1890 СПБ, Crowned double-headed Imperial eagle in circle / Value in circle with date above, Proof 65 Red and Brown NGC. Mostly golden-red color with a sharp strike." This type is listed for 1867-1914. The nineteenth century dates are scarce in nice condition but the later dates are common with, of course, the exception of the proofs.

Recorded mintage: 2,538,000.

Specification: 6.6 g, copper.

Catalog reference: Bitkin 172, Brekke 49, KM-Y10.2.

Source:

  • [1]Tucker, Warren, and Cristiano Bierrenbach, World and Ancient Coins sale 3019, Dallas: Heritage Auction Galleries, 2012.
  • 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.
  • Michael, Thomas, and Tracy L. Schmidt, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1801-1900, 9th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2019.

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