Russia 1839-SP NG 25 kopeks
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This specimen was lot 200 in Sincona sale 65 (Zurich, October 2020), where it did not sell. The catalog description[1] noted,
"25 Kopecks 1839, St. Petersburg Mint, SPB NG. Beautiful patina. Proof. (25 копеек 1839, СПб МД, СПБ НГ. 5,18 г. Биткин 282. Прекрасная патина. Пруф.)"
This type is listed for 1832-58 and has a low catalog value in circulated condition. A few are known from the Warsaw mint (KM C166.2).
Recorded mintage: 2,738,000, a fairly common date.
Specification: 5.18 g, 0.868 fine silver, this specimen 5.18 g.
Catalog reference: Bitkin 282, KM C166.1.
- 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]Jürg Richter, Auction 65, Russian Coins and Medals, Zurich: Sincona AG, 2020.
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