Russia (1722) poltina

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Sincona sale 19, lot 100

This specimen was lot 100 in Sincona sale 19 (Zürich, October 2014), where it sold for CHF 3,200 (about US$4,010 including buyer's fees). The catalog description[1] noted, "Poltina 1722, Kadashevsky Mint. Very rare. 3 roubles according to Petrov. About extremely fine and attractive. Collector’s note: 'RR. Crown over bust. Petr(ov) Page 23 № 246'." This poltina, or half ruble, was struck 1718-22 and is scarce but not rare like previous issues.

Recorded mintage: unknown.

Specification: 14.22 g, 00.729 fine silver, this specimen 13.97 g.

Catalog reference: KM-156, Bitkin 690 (R1). Severin 522. Diakov 1238 (R1).

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 I (1699-1740), Kiev: Moneta, 2003.
  • [1]Shiryakov, I. V., and Jürg Richter, The Sincona Collection, Part 3 and Russian Coins & Medals from Other Properties, Zürich: Sincona AG, 2014.

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