Russia 1892-SP 1/2 kopek

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Goldberg NY International sale 59, lot 2208
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This specimen was lot 2208 in Goldberg's NY International sale 59 (New York, January 2023), where it sold for $240. The catalog description[1] noted, "½ Kopeck 1892 CПБ. Authenticated and graded by NGC MS 64 BN. Light brown with fair amount of mint red Choice brilliant uncirculated." This type was struck 1881-94 in moderate numbers. The SCWC gives the weight as 4 g but 1.6 g is correct.

Recorded mintage: 2,271,000.

Specification: 1.6 g, copper, 16 mm diameter.

Catalog reference: KM Y30, Bit 201, B 25, Uzd 3849.

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.
  • 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.
  • [1]Goldberg, Ira, Stephen Harvey and Vera Kan, Goldberg NY International 2023 Sale, Los Angeles: Goldberg Coins and Collectibles, 2022.

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