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* [[Russia 1854-SP HI poltina|1854-СПБ HI ½ ruble]]
 
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* [[Russia 1855-BM 1/4 kopek|1855-BM ПОЛУШКА (polushka), Warsaw mint]] = ¼ kopek
* [[Russia 1855-BM denga|1855-BM denga, Warsaw mint]] = ½ kopek
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* [[Russia 1855-BM denga|1855-BM ДЕНЕЖКА (denezhka), Warsaw mint]] = ½ kopek
 
* [[Russia 1855-BM 2 kopeks|1855-BM 2 kopeks]]
 
* [[Russia 1855-BM 2 kopeks|1855-BM 2 kopeks]]
 
* [[Russia 1855-SP HI 5 kopeks|1855-СПБ HI 5 kopeks]]
 
* [[Russia 1855-SP HI 5 kopeks|1855-СПБ HI 5 kopeks]]

Latest revision as of 14:04, 7 November 2025

Ponterio sale 169, lot 22435
Russia 1855 25 kopeks rev Ponterio 169-22435.jpg

This specimen was lot 22435 in Ponterio sale 169 (Baltimore, November 2012), where it sold for $258. The catalog description[1] noted, "RUSSIA. 25 Kopeks, 1855-CNB HI. NGC MS-64. Alexander II (1855-81). Pretty toning." 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 (KM Y44).

Recorded mintage: 10,396,000 plus a few proofs.

Specification: 5.18 g, 0.868 fine silver.

Catalog reference: KM C-166.1; Bit-114.

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]Ponterio, Richard, Ponterio sale 169: The November 2012 Baltimore Auction, Irvine, CA: Stack's Bowers, LLC, 2012.

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