Poland 1844-MW 40 groszy

Sincona sale 78, lot 488

This specimen was lot 488 in Sincona sale 78 (Zurich, October 2022), where it sold for 4,250 CHF (about US$300 including buyer's fees). The catalog description^[1] noted, "RUSSIA | Russian Empire and Federation | Nicholas I. 1825-1855, 20 Kopecks - 40 Groszy 1844, Warsaw Mint, MW. Rare in this condition. NGC MS65." This type was struck in Warsaw 1842-50 in limited numbers while Poland was under Russian rule (1815-1918). Forty groszy equaled twenty kopeks or 1-1/3 of a zloty.

Recorded mintage: unknown.

Specification: 4.10 g, 0.868 fine silver, 22 mm diameter. This specimen is 4.15 g.

Catalog reference: KM-C130, Bitkin 1258 (R).

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, Jurg, SINCONA Auction 78, Russian Coins and Medals, The Grigoriy Stakhorsky Collection, Part 1 and other Properties, Zurich: SINCONA AG, 2022.

Links to:

• 1840 10 groszy
• 1840 zloty
• 1841 3 grosze
• 1850 40 groszy
• Coins and currency dated 1844