Russia 1742-SP poltina

Heritage sale 3022, lot 28814

This specimen was lot 28814 in Heritage sale 3022 (New York, January 2013), where it sold for $4,112.50. The catalog description^[1] noted, "Elizabeth I Poltina (1/2 Rouble) 1742 СПБ, Crowned bust of Elizabeth right / Crowned double-headed Imperial eagle with date and value, good VF. Bright surfaces, with a small reverse flan flaw." This type was issued from St. Petersburg (shown here) and Moscow 1741-61. Mintages were moderate but the type is rare today. A poltina was half a ruble.

Recorded mintage: 79,000 for 1742-45.

Specification: 12.93 g, .802 fine silver, .333 troy oz ASW.

Catalog reference: Diakov 43 (R2), Sev-1401, UZD 0775, KM C18.2.

Source:

• Bitkin, Vladimir, Composite Catalogue of Russian Coins, Part II (1740-1917), Kiev: Moneta, 2003.
• Michael, Thomas, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1701-1800, 7th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2016.
• Harris, Robert P., Guidebook of Russian Coins, 1725 to 1970, Santa Cruz, CA: Bonanza Press, 1971.
• ^[1]Bierrenbach, Cristiano, Warren Tucker and David Michaels, Heritage World and Ancient Coins Auction 3021, featuring the Cecil Webster, Richard P. Ariagno and Elizabeth McPhall Charters Collection, Dallas: Heritage Auction Galleries, 2012.

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