Russia 1968 20 kopeks

Goldberg NY International sale 59, lot 2267

This specimen was lot 2267 in Goldberg's NY International sale 59 (New York, January 2023), where it did not sell. The catalog description^[1] noted, "20 Kopecks 1968. Authenticated and graded by NGC PL 65 (# 6349513-027). Gem brilliant uncirculated, Prooflike strike." This type was issued 1961-91 and is very common but there is a run of scarce dates (1965-76).

Recorded mintage: unknown but not common.

Specification: 3.3 g, copper-nickel-zinc, 22 mm diameter.

Catalog reference: KM Y132.

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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