Russia 1893-AG 50 kopeks

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Sincona sale 93, lot 1274

This specimen was lot 1274 in Sincona sale 93 (Zürich, October 2024), where it sold for 1,500 CHF (about US$2,079 including buyer's fees). The catalog description[1] noted,

"RUSSLAND Kaiserreich und Föderation, Alexander II. 1855-1881, 50 Kopecks 1893, St. Petersburg Mint, (AG). Selten, Rare. NGC AU58."

This type is listed for 1886-94, superseding the old poltina or half ruble. All dates are scarce. Alexander III ruled 1881-94. Mintmaster AG was Appolon Grasgov.

Recorded mintage: 4,008.

Specification: 10.00 g, 0.900 fine silver.

Catalog reference: KM Y45, Bitkin 86 (R).

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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