Russia 1892-AG 50 kopeks

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Sincona sale 78, lot 555

This specimen was lot 555 in Sincona sale 78 (Zürich, October 2022), where it sold for 5,250 CHF (about US$300 including buyer's fees). The catalog description[1] noted, "RUSSIA | Russian Empire and Federation | Alexander III. 1881-1894, 50 Kopecks 1892, St. Petersburg Mint, (AG). NGC UNC Details. Slightly cleaned." This type is listed for 1886-94, superseding the old poltina or half ruble. All dates are scarce. Alexander III ruled 1881-94. Mintmaster AG was Appolon Grasgov.

Recorded mintage: 2,006.

Specification: 10.0 g, 0.900 fine silver.

Catalog reference: KM Y45, Bitkin 85 (R1).

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]Richter, Jürg, SINCONA Auction 78, Russian Coins and Medals, The Grigoriy Stakhorsky Collection, Part 1 and other Properties, Zürich: SINCONA AG, 2022.

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