Russia 1913-SP BC 10 kopeks

Sincona sale 84, lot 554

This specimen was lot 554 in Sincona sale 84 (Zürich, October 2023), where it sold for 1,700 CHF (about US$2,289 including buyer's fees). The catalog description^[1] noted,

"RUSSIA Russian Empire and Federation, 10 Kopecks 1913, St. Petersburg Mint, SPB VS. Proof. Rare in this condition. PCGS PR63. Beautiful condition with magnificent patina."

This type was struck 1867-1914. Of the two mintmasters for 1913, ЭБ is proof only.

Recorded mintage: 7,250,000 (ВС + ЭБ).

Specification: 1.80 g, 0.500 fine silver.

Catalog reference: KM Y20a.2, Bitkin 166.

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.
• ^[1]Richter, Jürg, SINCONA Auction 84, Russian Coins and Medals, Zürich: SINCONA AG, 2023.
• Michael, Thomas, and Tracy L. Schmidt, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1901-2000, 47th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2019.

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