Russia 1891-SP AG 20 kopeks

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Sincona sale 93, lot 1272

This specimen was lot 1272 in Sincona sale 93 (Zürich, October 2024), where it sold for 100 CHF (about US$139 including buyer's fees). The catalog description[1] noted,

"RUSSLAND Kaiserreich und Föderation, Alexander III. 1881-1894, 20 Kopecks 1891, St. Petersburg Mint, SPB AG. NGC MS61."

This type is listed for 1867-93 and 1901-14. The nineteenth century dates are scarce in nice condition but the later dates are common with, of course, the exception of the proofs. In 1914, Russia suicidally plunged into World War One, which conflict would lead to the destruction of the regime. Mintmaster AG was Appolon Grasgov.

Recorded mintage: 6,105,000.

Specification: 3.60 g, 0.500 fine silver, 22 mm diameter, this specimen 3.52 g.

Catalog reference: KM Y22a.1, Bitkin 110.

Source:

  • 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.
  • Michael, Thomas, and Tracy L. Schmidt, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1801-1900, 9th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2019.
  • [1]Richter, Jürg, SINCONA Auction 93: Russian Coins and Medals, Zürich: SINCONA AG, 2024.

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