Russia 1909-SP EB 10 kopeks
This specimen was lot 585 in Sincona sale 78 (Zürich, October 2022), where it did not sell. The catalog description[1] noted, "RUSSIA | Russian Empire and Federation | Nicholas II. 1894-1917, 10 Kopecks 1909, St. Petersburg Mint, SPB EB. Bitkin 135. PCGS MS65." This type is listed for 1867-1914. Most dates are common with, of course, the exception of the proofs. This particular mintmaster issued regular circulation strikes 1906-12 and proofs only in 1913 whereas mintmaster BC is noted for 1912-17. In 1914, Russia plunged into World War One, which conflict would lead to the destruction of the regime.
Recorded mintage: 25,290,000.
Specification: 1.8 g, 0.500 fine silver, .028 troy oz ASW.
Catalog reference: KM Y20a.2, Bitkin 185.
- Michael, Thomas, and Tracy L. Schmidt, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1901-2000, 47th 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, Jürg, SINCONA Auction 78, Russian Coins and Medals, The Grigoriy Stakhorsky Collection, Part 1 and other Properties, Zurich: SINCONA AG, 2022.
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