Russia 1914-BC 50 kopeks

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from Stack's Bowers 2016 ANA sale, lot 22961
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This specimen was lot 22961 in Stack's Bowers ANA sale (Anaheim, CA, August 2016), where it sold for $376. The catalog description[1] noted, "RUSSIA. 50 Kopek, 1914-BC. PCGS MS-62 Secure Holder. Last year for the type and more scarce than either of the two preceding dates (1912 or 1913). A scattering of light marks with a trace of peripheral tone. Choice rims and attractive overall luster." This date, from a type struck 1895-1914, is scarce but not rare.

Recorded mintage: 1,200,000.

Specification: 10 g, 0.900 fine silver.

Catalog reference: KM Y-58.2; Bit-94.

Source:

  • [1]Ponterio, Richard, The August 2016 Anaheim ANA Auction: Ancient Coins, World Coins & Paper Money, Santa Ana, CA: Stack's Bowers LLC, 2016.
  • 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.

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