Russia 1858-EM 2 kopeks

Sincona sale 93, lot 1210

This specimen was lot 1210 in Sincona sale 93 (Zurich, October 2024), where it sold for 275 CHF (about US$381 including buyer's fees). The catalog description^[1] noted,

"RUSSLAND Kaiserreich und Föderation, Alexander II. 1855-1881, 2 Kopecks 1858, Ekaterinburg Mint, EM. NGC MS61 BN."

This type was struck 1850-60 at Ekaterinburg and Warsaw and is common in circulated condition. The type was slightly modified in 1859 and reduced in weight and the subsequent design (Y4a.1) was struck 1859-67. In 1867, the weight was reduced to 6.56 g.

Recorded mintage: 10,028,000.

Specification: 10.24 g, copper, 18.15 mm diameter, this specimen 10.44 g.

Catalog reference: KM C150.1, Bitkin 335.

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.
• Brekke, B. F., The Copper Coinage of Imperial Russia, 1700-1917, New York, Galerie des Monnaies, 1977, with 1987 supplement.
• Harris, Robert P., Guidebook of Russian Coins, 1725 to 1970, Santa Cruz, CA: Bonanza Press, 1971.
• ^[1]Richter, Jurg, SINCONA Auction 93: Russian Coins and Medals, Zurich: SINCONA AG, 2024.

Link to:

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