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* Michael, Thomas, and Tracy L. Schmidt, ''Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1901-2000, 47th ed.,'' Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2019.  
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* Michael, Thomas, and Tracy L. Schmidt, ''Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1801-1900, 9th ed.'', Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2019.
 
* Bitkin, Vladimir, ''Composite Catalogue of [[Russia]]n Coins, Part II (1740-1917),'' Kiev: Moneta, 2003.
 
* Bitkin, Vladimir, ''Composite Catalogue of [[Russia]]n Coins, Part II (1740-1917),'' Kiev: Moneta, 2003.
 
* Brekke, B. F., ''The Copper Coinage of Imperial Russia, 1700-1917,'' New York, Galerie des Monnaies, 1977, with 1987 supplement.
 
* Brekke, B. F., ''The Copper Coinage of Imperial Russia, 1700-1917,'' New York, Galerie des Monnaies, 1977, with 1987 supplement.

Revision as of 14:47, 2 November 2022

Sincona sale 78, lot 556

This specimen was lot 556 in Sincona sale 78 (Zurich, October 2022), where it sold for 325 CHF (about US$390 including buyer's fees). The catalog description[1] noted, "RUSSIA | Russian Empire and Federation | Alexander III. 1881-1894, 2 Kopecks 1893, St. Petersburg Mint, SPB. NGC MS65 BN. Extraordinary condition." This type is listed for 1867-71, 1876-1914. Most dates are common with, of course, the exception of the proofs.

Recorded mintage: 10,295,000.

Specification: 6.6 g, copper.

Catalog reference: KM Y10.2, Bitkin 175.

Source:

  • Michael, Thomas, and Tracy L. Schmidt, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1801-1900, 9th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2019.
  • Bitkin, Vladimir, Composite Catalogue of Russian Coins, Part II (1740-1917), Kiev: Moneta, 2003.
  • Brekke, B. F., The Copper Coinage of Imperial Russia, 1700-1917, New York, Galerie des Monnaies, 1977, with 1987 supplement.
  • Harris, Robert P., Guidebook of Russian Coins, 1725 to 1970, Santa Cruz, CA: Bonanza Press, 1971.
  • [1]Richter, Jurg, SINCONA Auction 78, Russian Coins and Medals, Zurich: SINCONA AG, 2022.

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