Russia 1912-SP BC 20 kopeks

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Sincona sale 65, lot 343

This specimen was lot 343 in Sincona sale 65 (Zürich, October 2020), where it sold for 20,000 CHF (about US$26,330 including buyer's fees). The catalog description[1] noted,

"20 Kopecks 1912, St. Petersburg mint, VS. Of the highest rarity. The only known specimen in the trade to date. NGC MS62. (20 копеек 1912, СПб МД, ВС. Биткин 113 (R3). Редчайшие. Единственный известный в продаже экземпляр на сегодняшний день. В слабе NGC MS62.)"

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 ("ЭБ") issued regular circulation strikes 1906-12 and proofs only in 1913 whereas mintmaster BC is noted for 1912-17. In 1914, Russia plunged into World War One, which conflict would lead to the destruction of the regime.

Recorded mintage: unknown but rare.

Specification: 3.6 g, 0.500 fine silver, 22 mm diameter.

Catalog reference: KM Y22a.1, Bitkin 113 (R3).

Source:

  • 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]Jürg Richter, Auction 65, Russian Coins and Medals, Zürich: Sincona AG, 2020.

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