Russia 1916-BC 15 kopeks

from the Stack's Bowers 2017 NYINC sale, lot 3374

This specimen was lot 3374 in Stack's Bowers NYINC sale (New York, January 2017), where it sold for $2,232.50. The catalog description^[1] noted, "RUSSIA. 15 Kopek, 1916. Petrograd Mint. NGC PROOF-67. A very attractive superb gem proof. Partial lilac and russet toning among the fields which are illuminated from below by the incredibly lustrous surfaces. Tied with one other piece in this numeric grade as the finest certified, the other piece having the cameo designation. In an old generation NGC holder and a good candidate for upgrading to finest status."

Recorded mintage: 96,773,000.

Specification: 2.70 g, 0.500 fine silver.

Catalog reference: Y-21a.3; Bit-143.

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]Ponterio, Richard, The January 2017 NYINC Sale: Ancient Coins, World Coins & Paper Money, featuring the Richard Stuart Collection, Santa Ana, CA: Stack's Bowers LLC, 2016.

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