Russia 1766 2 kopeks

Sincona sale 78, lot 307

This specimen was lot 307 in Sincona sale 78 (Zürich, October 2022), where it sold for 1,800 CHF (about US$2,157 including buyer's fees). The catalog description^[1] noted, "RUSSIA | Russian Empire and Federation | Catherine II. 1762-1796, 2 Kopecks 1766, Suzun Mint. 35 roubles according to Petrov. 8 roubles according to Ilyin. Fine. Usual flan flaws." This type was struck 1767-80 for circulation in Siberia along with copper five and ten kopeks. This early date lacks a mintmark and may be a pattern. Many survive today but few in choice condition. On this type, two martens support a shield with the date and value.

Recorded mintage: unknown but a rare date.

Specification: 13.1 g, copper, this specimen 13.52 g.

Catalog reference: KM C4, Bitkin 1094 (R2).

Source:

Michael, Thomas, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1701-1800, 7th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2016.
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, Jürg, SINCONA Auction 78, Russian Coins and Medals, The Grigoriy Stakhorsky Collection, Part 1 and other Properties, Zürich: SINCONA AG, 2022.

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