Russia 1908-SP EB 5 kopeks

Sincona sale 84, lot 535

This specimen was lot 535 in Sincona sale 84 (Zurich, October 2023), where it sold for 140 CHF (about US$189 including buyer's fees). The catalog description^[1] noted,

"RUSSIA Russian Empire and Federation, 5 Kopecks 1908, St. Petersburg Mint, SPB EB. Uncirculated. From the Soedermann Collection."

This type is listed for 1867-93 and 1901-14. The nineteenth century dates are scarce in nice condition but the later dates are common with, of course, the exception of the proofs.

Recorded mintage: 400,000.

Specification: 0.90 g, 0.500 fine silver, this specimen 0.87 g.

Catalog reference: KM Y19a.1, Bitkin 184.

Source:

• 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.
• ^[1]Richter, Jürg, SINCONA Auction 84, Russian Coins and Medals, Zurich: SINCONA AG, 2023.
• Michael, Thomas, and Tracy L. Schmidt, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1901-2000, 47th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2019.

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