Russia 1893-SP 2 kopeks
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This specimen was lot 556 in Sincona sale 78 (Zurich, October 2022), where it sold for 325 CHF (about US$390 including buyer's fees). The catalog description[1] noted, "RUSSIA | Russian Empire and Federation | Alexander III. 1881-1894, 2 Kopecks 1893, St. Petersburg Mint, SPB. NGC MS65 BN. Extraordinary condition." This type is listed for 1867-71, 1876-1914. Most dates are common with, of course, the exception of the proofs.
Recorded mintage: 10,295,000.
Specification: 6.6 g, copper.
Catalog reference: KM Y10.2, Bitkin 175.
- Michael, Thomas, and Tracy L. Schmidt, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1901-2000, 47th 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 78, Russian Coins and Medals, Zurich: SINCONA AG, 2022.
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