Russia 1973 20 kopeks

Heritage sale 3032, lot 25919

This specimen was lot 25919 in Heritage sale 3032 (Chicago, April 2014), where it sold for $587.50. The catalog description^[1] noted, "U.S.S.R. Proof 20 Kopecks 1973, PR67 PCGS. Obv. National Arms. Rev. Date and value within wheat sprigs. Near-flawless surfaces, with bold definition and fully mirrored fields. Very rare and unlisted in Proof." The mintages of this type produced 1961-91 are not recorded but most dates are common. The years 1965-76 must have seen a cutback in production as all those dates are scarce. Proofs are unlisted.

Recorded mintage: unknown but very scarce.

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.
• ^[1]Bierrenbach, Cristiano, Warren Tucker and David Michaels, Heritage World and Ancient Coins Auction 3032, Dallas, TX: Heritage Auction Galleries, 2014.

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