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| − | This specimen was lot 72197 in Stack's Bowers Collector's Choice sale (Costa Mesa, CA, October 2021), where it sold for $336. The catalog description<sup>[1]</sup> noted, "[[Russia|RUSSIA]]. 2 Kopeks, 1906-CNB. St. Petersburg Mint. Nicholas II. NGC MS-65 Brown. This nicely preserved Gem survivor exhibits boldly struck devices displaying pleasing rich patina." This type is listed for 1867-1914. The nineteenth century dates are scarce in nice condition but the later dates are common with, of course, the exception of the proofs. In 1914, Russia plunged into World War One, which conflict would lead to the destruction of the regime. | + | This specimen was lot 72197 in Stack's Bowers Collector's Choice sale (Costa Mesa, CA, October 2021), where it sold for $336. The catalog description<sup>[1]</sup> noted, "[[Russia|RUSSIA]]. 2 Kopeks, 1906-CNB. St. Petersburg Mint. Nicholas II. NGC MS-65 Brown. This nicely preserved Gem survivor exhibits boldly struck devices displaying pleasing rich patina." This type is listed for 1867-71, 1876-1914. The nineteenth century dates are scarce in nice condition but the later dates are common with, of course, the exception of the proofs. In 1914, Russia plunged into World War One, which conflict would lead to the destruction of the regime. |
''Recorded mintage:'' 6,250,000, a somewhat better date. | ''Recorded mintage:'' 6,250,000, a somewhat better date. | ||
| − | ''Specification:'' 6. | + | ''Specification:'' 6.56 g, copper, 24.5 mm diameter, reeded edge. |
''Catalog reference:'' KM-Y10.2. | ''Catalog reference:'' KM-Y10.2. | ||
''[[Bibliography|Source:]]'' | ''[[Bibliography|Source:]]'' | ||
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* Michael, Thomas, and Tracy L. Schmidt, ''Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1901-2000, 47th ed.,'' Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2019. | * Michael, Thomas, and Tracy L. Schmidt, ''Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1901-2000, 47th 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. | ||
* Harris, Robert P., ''Guidebook of Russian Coins, 1725 to 1970,'' Santa Cruz, CA: Bonanza Press, 1971. | * Harris, Robert P., ''Guidebook of Russian Coins, 1725 to 1970,'' Santa Cruz, CA: Bonanza Press, 1971. | ||
* 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. | ||
| − | * <sup>[1]</sup>Orsini, Matt, Kyle Ponterio and Jeremy Bostwick, ''The | + | * <sup>[1]</sup>Orsini, Matt, Kyle Ponterio and Jeremy Bostwick, ''The October 2021 Collector's Choice sale: World and Ancient Coins,'' Costa Mesa, CA: [http://www.stacksbowers.com Stack's Bowers LLC], 2021. |
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| − | * [[Russia | + | * [[Russia 1904-SP 2 kopeks|1904-СПБ 2 kopeks]] |
| + | * [[Russia 1906-SP 3 kopeks|1906-СПБ 3 kopeks]] | ||
* [[Russia 1906-SP EB 15 kopeks|1906-СПБ 15 kopeks]] | * [[Russia 1906-SP EB 15 kopeks|1906-СПБ 15 kopeks]] | ||
| + | * [[Russia 1906-EB ruble Dav-293|1906-ЭБ ruble]] | ||
* [[Russia 1907-SP 2 kopeks|1907-СПБ 2 kopeks]] | * [[Russia 1907-SP 2 kopeks|1907-СПБ 2 kopeks]] | ||
* [[Coins and currency dated 1906]] | * [[Coins and currency dated 1906]] | ||
[[Category:Selections from the Stack's Bowers 2021 Collector's Choice sale]] | [[Category:Selections from the Stack's Bowers 2021 Collector's Choice sale]] | ||
Latest revision as of 14:22, 7 November 2025
This specimen was lot 72197 in Stack's Bowers Collector's Choice sale (Costa Mesa, CA, October 2021), where it sold for $336. The catalog description[1] noted, "RUSSIA. 2 Kopeks, 1906-CNB. St. Petersburg Mint. Nicholas II. NGC MS-65 Brown. This nicely preserved Gem survivor exhibits boldly struck devices displaying pleasing rich patina." This type is listed for 1867-71, 1876-1914. The nineteenth century dates are scarce in nice condition but the later dates are common with, of course, the exception of the proofs. In 1914, Russia plunged into World War One, which conflict would lead to the destruction of the regime.
Recorded mintage: 6,250,000, a somewhat better date.
Specification: 6.56 g, copper, 24.5 mm diameter, reeded edge.
Catalog reference: KM-Y10.2.
- Michael, Thomas, and Tracy L. Schmidt, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1901-2000, 47th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2019.
- 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.
- Brekke, B. F., The Copper Coinage of Imperial Russia, 1700-1917, New York, Galerie des Monnaies, 1977, with 1987 supplement.
- [1]Orsini, Matt, Kyle Ponterio and Jeremy Bostwick, The October 2021 Collector's Choice sale: World and Ancient Coins, Costa Mesa, CA: Stack's Bowers LLC, 2021.
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