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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.
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* <sup>[1]</sup>Jürg Richter, ''Auction 69, World Coins and Medals, Bullion Auction and Chinese Banknotes, Part 1,'' Zurich: Sincona AG, 2021.
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* <sup>[1]</sup>Jürg Richter, ''Auction 69, World Coins and Medals, Bullion Auction and Chinese Banknotes, Part 1,'' Zürich: Sincona AG, 2021.
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* <sup>[2]</sup>Richter, Jürg, ''SINCONA Auction 84, Russian Coins and Medals,'' Zurich: SINCONA AG, 2023.
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* <sup>[2]</sup>Richter, Jürg, ''SINCONA Auction 84, Russian Coins and Medals,'' Zürich: SINCONA AG, 2023.
  
 
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Sincona sale 69, lot 1200
Sincona sale 84, lot 408

The first specimen was lot 1200 in Sincona sale 69 (Zürich, May 2021), where it sold for 2,400 CHF (about US$3,185 including buyer's fees). The catalog description[1] noted,

"RUSSLAND. Alexander II. 1855-1881. 25 Kopeken 1856, St. Petersburg, FB. Sehr selten in dieser Erhaltung. NGC MS65. Hübsche Patina. (empire of Russia, Very rare in this condition, gem uncirculated, Attractively toned.)"

The second specimen was lot 408 in Sincona sale 84 (Zürich, October 2023), where it sold for 300 CHF (about US$404 including buyer's fees). The catalog description[2] noted,

"RUSSIA Russian Empire and Federation, 25 Kopecks 1856, St. Petersburg Mint, SPB FB. NGC MS63. Most attractively toned."

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 franc (KM Y44).

Recorded mintage: 4,444,000, a slightly better date.

Specification: 5.18 g, 0.868 fine silver. the second specimen is 5.17 g.

Catalog reference: KM C166.1; Bitkin 54.

Source:

  • Michael, Thomas, and Tracy L. Schmidt, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1801-1900, 9th 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.
  • [1]Jürg Richter, Auction 69, World Coins and Medals, Bullion Auction and Chinese Banknotes, Part 1, Zürich: Sincona AG, 2021.
  • [2]Richter, Jürg, SINCONA Auction 84, Russian Coins and Medals, Zürich: SINCONA AG, 2023.

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