Russia 1712 1/2 ruble

Heritage sale 3010, lot 21764

This specimen was lot 21764 in Heritage sale 3010 (Boston, August 2010), where it sold for $6,325. The catalog description^[1] noted, "Peter I Novodel Poltina (1/2 Rouble) 1712, Bust right/Imperial eagle with date below, MS63 NGC. Sharply struck, and fully lustrous, with no flaws worthy of mention. By far, the nicest example of this Novodel Poltina that we have seen." This poltina, or half ruble, was struck 1712 only and is rare, even in novodel form. Novodels are official restrikes struck for aristocratic collectors in the nineteenth century.

Recorded mintage: unknown.

Specification: 14.22 g, .604 fine silver.

Catalog reference: KM-137, Bit H1002 (R2), Sev 287A.

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]Tucker, Warren, Scott Cordry and John Kraljevich, Heritage Sale 3010: World Coins, Dallas, TX: Heritage Auction Galleries, 2010.

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