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[[Image:S84-0480.JPG|550px|thumb|Sincona sale 84, lot 480]] | [[Image:S84-0480.JPG|550px|thumb|Sincona sale 84, lot 480]] | ||
| − | This specimen was lot 480 in Sincona sale 84 ( | + | This specimen was lot 480 in Sincona sale 84 (Zürich, October 2023), where it sold for 44,000 CHF (about US$59,251 including buyer's fees). The catalog description<sup>[1]</sup> noted, <blockquote>"[[Russia|RUSSIA]] Russian Empire and Federation, 50 Kopecks 1889, St. Petersburg Mint, (AG). Proof. Extremely rare in this condition. 4 roubles according to Petrov. 3 roubles according to Ilyin. NGC PF64 CAMEO. Cabinet piece with beautiful toning. From the Soedermann Collection, auction SINCONA 12, Zürich, October 2013, lot 924 (price realized: CHF 70,000). With the expertise by "Russian Numismatic House Ltd", signed by B.V. Uetskiy."</blockquote> This type is listed for 1886-94, superseding the old ''poltina'' or half ruble. All dates are scarce. Alexander III ruled 1881-94. |
''Recorded mintage:'' 1,002. | ''Recorded mintage:'' 1,002. | ||
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* Bitkin, Vladimir, ''Composite Catalogue of Russian Coins, Part II (1740-1917),'' Kiev: Moneta, 2003. | * 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. | * Harris, Robert P., ''Guidebook of Russian Coins, 1725 to 1970,'' Santa Cruz, CA: Bonanza Press, 1971. | ||
| − | * <sup>[1]</sup>Richter, | + | * <sup>[1]</sup>Richter, Jürg, ''SINCONA Auction 84, Russian Coins and Medals,'' Zürich: SINCONA AG, 2023. |
* Michael, Thomas, and Tracy L. Schmidt, ''Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1801-1900, 9th ed.'', Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2019. | * Michael, Thomas, and Tracy L. Schmidt, ''Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1801-1900, 9th ed.'', Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2019. | ||
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* [[Russia 1889-AG 25 kopeks|1889-АГ 25 kopeks]] | * [[Russia 1889-AG 25 kopeks|1889-АГ 25 kopeks]] | ||
* [[Russia 1889-AG 5 rubles|1889-АГ 5 rubles]] | * [[Russia 1889-AG 5 rubles|1889-АГ 5 rubles]] | ||
| + | * [[Russia 1889-AG 10 rubles|1889-AГ 10 rubles]] | ||
* [[Russia 1890-AG 50 kopeks|1890-АГ 50 kopeks]] | * [[Russia 1890-AG 50 kopeks|1890-АГ 50 kopeks]] | ||
* [[Coins and currency dated 1889]] | * [[Coins and currency dated 1889]] | ||
[[Category:Selections from Sincona sale 84, 85, 86, 87]] | [[Category:Selections from Sincona sale 84, 85, 86, 87]] | ||
Latest revision as of 13:00, 20 June 2025
This specimen was lot 480 in Sincona sale 84 (Zürich, October 2023), where it sold for 44,000 CHF (about US$59,251 including buyer's fees). The catalog description[1] noted,
"RUSSIA Russian Empire and Federation, 50 Kopecks 1889, St. Petersburg Mint, (AG). Proof. Extremely rare in this condition. 4 roubles according to Petrov. 3 roubles according to Ilyin. NGC PF64 CAMEO. Cabinet piece with beautiful toning. From the Soedermann Collection, auction SINCONA 12, Zürich, October 2013, lot 924 (price realized: CHF 70,000). With the expertise by "Russian Numismatic House Ltd", signed by B.V. Uetskiy."
This type is listed for 1886-94, superseding the old poltina or half ruble. All dates are scarce. Alexander III ruled 1881-94.
Recorded mintage: 1,002.
Specification: 10 g, 0.900 fine silver, this specimen 9.98 g.
Catalog reference: KM Y45, Bitkin 82 (R2).
- 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, Zürich: SINCONA AG, 2023.
- Michael, Thomas, and Tracy L. Schmidt, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1801-1900, 9th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2019.
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