Russia 1736 poltina
This specimen was lot 21387 in Stack's Bowers ANA sale (Anaheim, CA, August 2016), where it sold for $3,525. The catalog description[1] noted, "RUSSIA. 1/2 Ruble (Poltina), 1736. Kadashevsky Mint (Moscow). Anna Ivanovna (1730-40). PCGS AU-58 Secure Holder. Crosses on crowns, ornate cross on orb. The finest graded at PCGS. A well fabricated piece struck on a high quality near flawless flan and with a great strike. A trace of wear can not offset the advantages of being so well made at the start, with all of the detail in the devices defined, and sharp crisp legends. A wonderful piece with light tone and attractive subdued luster that should find many admirers." This type is noted for 1734-37.
Recorded mintage: unknown.
Specification: 12.93 g, .802 fine silver.
Catalog reference: KM-196; Bit-165.
- 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]Ponterio, Richard, The August 2016 Anaheim ANA Auction: Ancient Coins, World Coins & Paper Money, Santa Ana, CA: Stack's Bowers LLC, 2016.
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