Russia 1910-SP EB 20 kopeks
This specimen was lot 31804 in Heritage sale 3073 (Chicago, April 2019), where it sold for $1,920. The catalog description[1] noted, "Nicholas II Proof 20 Kopecks 1910 СПБ-ЭБ PR66 Ultra Cameo NGC, St. Petersburg mint. Obv. Crowned double-headed eagle holding orb and scepter. Rev. Crowned date and value in wreath. A hint of golden patina, with a full strike and pleasing cameo contrast. No pieces certified Ultra Cameo have been graded as high as this example, making the present piece extremely desirable and rare as such." 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. Mintmaster Elikum Babayantz issued regular circulation strikes 1906-12.
Recorded mintage: 11,000,000.
Specification: 3.6 g, 0.500 fine silver.
Catalog reference: KM-Y22a.1, Bit-110.
- Michael, Thomas, and Tracy L. Schmidt, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1901-2000, 47th 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]Bierrenbach, Cristiano and Warren Tucker, Heritage World and Ancient Coins Auction 3073, featuring the Lake County Collection of British coins, Dallas, TX: Heritage Auction Galleries, 2019.
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