Russia 1912-SP EB 10 kopeks

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Stack's Bowers 2021 Collector's Choice sale, lot 73130
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This specimen was lot 73130 in Stack's Bowers Collector's Choice sale (Costa Mesa, CA, June 2021), where it sold for $2,400. The catalog description[1] noted, "RUSSIA. 1912-CNB EB. St. Petersburg Mint. Nicholas II. NGC PROOF-64 Ultra Cameo. Blast white and tremendously mirrored, this near-Gem proof minor certainly dazzles the eye and presents a great deal of appeal through its cameo nature. The finest graded example in this finish across either service." This type is listed for 1867-1914. The nineteenth century dates are scarce in nice condition but the later dates are common with, of course, the exception of the proofs. This particular mintmaster 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: 20,000,000.

Specification: 1.8 g, 0.500 fine silver, .028 troy oz ASW.

Catalog reference: KM-Y20a.2; Bit-164.

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]Orsini, Matt, Kyle Ponterio and Jeremy Bostwick, The June 2021 Collector's Choice sale: World and Ancient Coins, Costa Mesa, CA: Stack's Bowers LLC, 2021.

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