Russia 1744-MMA poltina
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This specimen was lot 2059 in Goldberg's NY International sale 59 (New York, January 2023), where it sold for $3,840. The catalog description[1] noted, "Poltina 1744 MMД. Authenticated and graded by NGC AU Details, cleaned “Ex Baranova” (# 6478271-004). Lightly cleaned, now toned light pearly gray, pale amber peripheral hues. About uncirculated." This type was struck 1741-49 at Moscow (shown here) and 1742-51 at St. Petersburg (KM C18.2, C18.3). It is rather expensive in collectible condition.
Recorded mintage: 106,000.
Specification: 12.93 g, 0.802 fine silver.
Catalog reference: KM C18.1; Bit 146 (R), Diakov 113, Petrov (3 Rubl.), Uzd 974.
- Michael, Thomas, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1701-1800, 7th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2016.
- Bitkin, Vladimir, Composite Catalogue of Russian Coins, Part II (1740-1917), Kiev: Moneta, 2003.
- Harris, Robert P., Guidebook of Russian Coins, 1725 to 1970, Santa Cruz, CA: Bonanza Press, 1971.
- [1]Goldberg, Ira, Stephen Harvey and Vera Kan, Goldberg NY International 2023 Sale, Los Angeles: Goldberg Coins and Collectibles, 2022.
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