Russia 1805-KM 2 kopeks

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Sincona sale 78, lot 417

This specimen was lot 417 in Sincona sale 78 (Zurich, October 2022), where it sold for 3,000 CHF (about US$3,596 including buyer's fees). The catalog description[1] noted, "RUSSIA | Russian Empire and Federation | Alexander I. 1801-1825, 2 Kopecks 1805, Suzun Mint, KM. Very rare. 50 roubles according to Petrov. 25 roubles according to Ilyin. Good extremely fine. Extraordinary condition. Slightly cleaned." This type was struck 1804-07 at Suzun mint and is very scarce. Novodels exist. A similar coin was struck at Ekaterinburg but not in 1805.

Recorded mintage: unknown.

Specification: copper.

Catalog reference: KM C114.2, Bitkin 433 (R3).

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.
  • 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, The Grigoriy Stakhorsky Collection, Part 1 and other Properties, Zurich: SINCONA AG, 2022.

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