Russia 1966 10 kopeks

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Goldberg NY International sale 59, lot 2272
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This specimen was lot 2272 in Goldberg's NY International sale 59 (New York, January 2023), where it did not sell. The catalog description[1] noted, "10 Kopecks 1966. Y-130. Authenticated and graded by NGC PL 62 (#6349513-017). Brilliant uncirculated, Prooflike strike." The mintages of this type produced 1961-91 are not recorded but most dates are common. The years 1965-68 must have seen a cutback in production as all those dates are scarce. Proofs are unlisted.

Recorded mintage: unknown.

Specification: 1.6 g, copper-nickel-zinc, 17.35 mm diameter, this specimen 1.85 g.

Catalog reference: KM-Y130.

Source:

  • Michael, Thomas, and Tracy L. Schmidt, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1901-2000, 47th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2019.
  • Harris, Robert P., Guidebook of Russian Coins, 1725 to 1970, Santa Cruz, CA: Bonanza Press, 1971.
  • [1]Goldberg, Ira, Stephen Harvey and Vera Kan, Goldberg NY International 2023 Sale, Los Angeles: Goldberg Coins and Collectibles, 2022.

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