Russia 1797-AM 2 kopeks

Sincona sale 93, part of lot 1122

This specimen was part of lot 1122 in Sincona sale 93 (Zürich, October 2024), which sold for 100 CHF (about US$139 including buyer's fees). The catalog description^[1] noted,

"RUSSLAND Kaiserreich und Föderation, Paul I. 1796-1801, 2 Kopecks 1797 AM, 2 Kopecks 1801 EM, 1 Kopecks 1799, 1800 EM, Polushka 1797, 1798 AM. Lot of 6 pieces. Sehr schön, Very Fine."

This type was struck 1797-98 at the Annensk mint and also at Ekaterinburg and Suzun. Later types were considerably reduced in weight.

Recorded mintage: unknown.

Specification: 20.48 g, copper, 35 mm diameter.

Catalog reference: KM C95.2.

Source:

• 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.
• Michael, Thomas, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1701-1800, 7th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2016.
• ^[1]Richter, Jürg, SINCONA Auction 93: Russian Coins and Medals, Zürich: SINCONA AG, 2024.

Link to:

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