Russia 1916 1/2 kopek

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Sincona sale 77, lot 3064

This specimen was lot 3064 in Sincona sale 77 (Zürich, May 2022), where it sold for 350 CHF (about US$425 including buyer's fees). The catalog description[1] noted, "RUSSIA | Russian Empire and Federation | Nicholas II. 1894-1917. 1/2 Kopeck 1916, St. Petersburg Mint. Rare in this condition, Uncirculated." This type was struck 1915-16 and is common. It is similar to the prior type of 1901-14 but with the mintmark deleted. It is the last of the denomination, wartime inflation havng rendered it useless.

Recorded mintage: 9,400,000.

Specification: 1.60 g, copper, this specimen 1.73 g.

Catalog reference: KM Y48.2, Bitkin 276 (R).

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.
  • Brekke, B. F., The Copper Coinage of Imperial Russia, 1700-1917, New York, Galerie des Monnaies, 1977, with 1987 supplement.
  • [1]Richter, Jürg, SINCONA Auction 77, World Coins and Medals, Bullion Auction, Coins and Medals of Switzerland., Zürich: SINCONA AG, 2022.

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