Russia 1859-EM 2 kopeks KM-C150.1
This specimen was lot 75299 in Stack's Bowers Collector's Choice sale (Costa Mesa, CA, February 2022), where it sold for $288. The catalog description[1] noted, "RUSSIA. 2 Kopeks, 1859-EM. Ekaterinburg Mint. Alexander II. NGC MS-62 Brown. Startlingly dapper, this entrancing piece is rich with uncirculated details and a lovely color." This type was struck 1850-59 at Ekaterinburg and Warsaw and is common in circulated condition. The type was slightly modified in 1859 and the subsequent design (Y4a.1) was also struck in that year.
Recorded mintage: 14,772,000 including KM Y4a.1.
Specification: 6.6 g, copper.
Catalog reference: KM-C150.1.
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- Harris, Robert P., Guidebook of Russian Coins, 1725 to 1970, Santa Cruz, CA: Bonanza Press, 1971.
- [1]Orsini, Matt, Kyle Ponterio and Jeremy Bostwick, The February 2022 World Collectors Choice Online Auction - Ancients & World Coins, Featuring Selections from the Kings Norton Mint Collection, Costa Mesa, CA: Stack's Bowers LLC, 2022.
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