Russia 1895-SP AG 10 kopeks

Goldberg NY International sale 59, lot 2233

This specimen was lot 2233 in Goldberg's NY International sale 59 (New York, January 2023), where it sold for $2,220. The catalog description^[1] noted, "10 Kopecks 1895 CПБ-AΓ.Authenticated and graded by PCGS MS 65 PL (# 38785358). Gem uncirculated, Prooflike strike." This type was struck in large numbers 1867-1914 at St. Petersburg. This is a common date. Mintmaster AG was Appolon Grasgov.

Recorded mintage: 1,000,000.

Specification: 1.80 g, 0.500 fine silver.

Catalog reference: KM Y20a.2, Bit 145, Sev 4023.

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

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