Russia 1728 1/2 ruble

Heritage sale 3026, lot 25537

This specimen was lot 25537 in Heritage sale 3026 (Long Beach, October 2013), where it sold for $10,584.40. The catalog description^[1] noted, "Peter II Poltina (1/2 Rouble) 1728, Bust right / Crowned double-headed Imperial eagle with date, AU50 PCGS. Lead-gray patina with a nice strike and minor reverse flan flaws. A very rare type in well above average condition. This is the only example of this issue certified by PCGS." This poltina, or half ruble, was struck 1727-29 and is scarce but not rare like previous issues.

Recorded mintage: unknown.

Specification: 14.22 g, 0.729 fine silver.

Catalog reference: KM-180, Diakov 5/8.

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.
• Harris, Robert P., Guidebook of Russian Coins, 1725 to 1970, Santa Cruz, CA: Bonanza Press, 1971.
• ^[1]Bierrenbach, Cristiano, Warren Tucker and Scott Cordry, Heritage Signature Auction 3026, World & Ancient Coins, featuring the RLM Collection, Part Two, the Nogales Collection and the Goetz Medals Die Archive, Dallas, TX: Heritage Auction Galleries, 2013.

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