Russia 1776-SP 20 kopeks

Sincona sale 84, lot 134

This specimen was lot 134 in Sincona sale 84 (Zurich, October 2023), where it sold for 100 CHF (about US$135 including buyer's fees). The catalog description^[1] noted,

"RUSSIA Russian Empire and Federation, 20 Kopecks 1776, St. Petersburg, SPB. 1 rouble according to Petrov. Very fine. Small scratches on obverse."

This type was issued 1766-76 from Moscow and St. Petersburg (shown here).

Recorded mintage: 223,000.

Specification: 4.77 g, 0.750 fine silver, this specimen 4.36 g.

Catalog reference: KM-C63a.2, Bitkin 384.

Source:

• 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, Jürg, SINCONA Auction 84, Russian Coins and Medals, Zurich: SINCONA AG, 2023.
• Michael, Thomas, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1701-1800, 7th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2016.

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