Russia 1877-SP HI 20 kopeks

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Sincona sale 77, lot 3041

This specimen was lot 3041 in Sincona sale 77 (Zurich, May 2022), where it sold for 100 CHF (about US$121 including buyer's fees). The catalog description[1] noted, "RUSSIA | Russian Empire and Federation | Alexander II. 1855-1881. 20 Kopecks 1877, St. Petersburg Mint, SPB NI. NGC MS64." This type of 1867-93 and 1901-14 is common. It is reduced in weight and fineness from the type of 1860-66.

Recorded mintage: 6,950,000 (including assayer HФ).

Specification: 3.60 g, 0.500 fine silver, 22 mm diameter.

Catalog reference: KM Y22a.1; Bitkin 228.

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 77, World Coins and Medals, Bullion Auction, Coins and Medals of Switzerland, Zurich: SINCONA AG, 2022.

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