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This specimen was lot 402 in Sincona sale 84 (Zurich, October 2023), where it did not sell. The catalog description<sup>[1]</sup> noted, <blockquote>"[[Russia|RUSSIA]] Russian Empire and Federation, 25 Kopecks 1854, St. Petersburg Mint, SPB PA. NGC UNC Details. Beautiful condition with magnificent patina. Some minor cleaned on reverse."</blockquote>  This type was struck 1832-58 in large quantities but is today much coveted in nice condition. In 1886 the coin was lowered in weight to 5 g but raised in purity to 0.900 fine to more closely match the French standard. Altho the auctioneers note this example as having mintmaster's initials ПА, it actually has initials HI, which matches the listing in the SCWC.
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This specimen was lot 402 in Sincona sale 84 (Zürich, October 2023), where it did not sell. The catalog description<sup>[1]</sup> noted, <blockquote>"[[Russia|RUSSIA]] Russian Empire and Federation, 25 Kopecks 1854, St. Petersburg Mint, SPB PA. NGC UNC Details. Beautiful condition with magnificent patina. Some minor cleaned on reverse."</blockquote>  This type was struck 1832-58 in large quantities but is today much coveted in nice condition. In 1886 the coin was lowered in weight to 5 g but raised in purity to 0.900 fine to more closely match the French standard. Altho the auctioneers note this example as having mintmaster's initials ПА, it actually has initials HI, which matches the listing in the SCWC.
  
 
''Recorded mintage:'' 1,148,000.
 
''Recorded mintage:'' 1,148,000.

Revision as of 08:14, 11 June 2025

Sincona sale 84, lot 402

This specimen was lot 402 in Sincona sale 84 (Zürich, October 2023), where it did not sell. The catalog description[1] noted,

"RUSSIA Russian Empire and Federation, 25 Kopecks 1854, St. Petersburg Mint, SPB PA. NGC UNC Details. Beautiful condition with magnificent patina. Some minor cleaned on reverse."

This type was struck 1832-58 in large quantities but is today much coveted in nice condition. In 1886 the coin was lowered in weight to 5 g but raised in purity to 0.900 fine to more closely match the French standard. Altho the auctioneers note this example as having mintmaster's initials ПА, it actually has initials HI, which matches the listing in the SCWC.

Recorded mintage: 1,148,000.

Specification: 5.18 g, 0.868 fine silver, this specimen 5.21 g.

Catalog reference: KM C166.1, Bitkin 308.

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, 1801-1900, 9th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2019.

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