Russia 1897-SP AG 5 kopeks

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Sincona sale 93, lot 1286

This specimen was lot 1286 in Sincona sale 93 (Zürich, October 2024), where it sold for 120 CHF (about US$166 including buyer's fees). The catalog description[1] noted,

"RUSSLAND Kaiserreich und Föderation, Nicholas II. 1894-1917, 5 Kopecks 1897, St. Petersburg Mint, SPB AG. NGC MS64."

This type is listed for 1867-93, 1897-1914. 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 plunged into World War One, which conflict would lead to the destruction of the regime.

Recorded mintage: 2,029,000.

Specification: 0.9 g, 0.500 fine silver, .014 troy oz ASW, this specimen 0.89 g.

Catalog reference: KM Y19a.1, Bitkin 171.

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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