Russia 1749-MMA poltina

Sincona sale 78, lot 226

This specimen was lot 226 in Sincona sale 78 (Zürich, October 2022), where it sold for 300 CHF (about US$360 including buyer's fees). The catalog description^[1] noted, "RUSSIA | Russian Empire and Federation | Elizabeth, 1741-1761, Poltina 1749, Red Mint, MMD. 3.5 roubles according to Petrov. Fine-very fine. Small scratches on obverse." This type was struck at St. Petersburg 1743-51 and Moscow 1742-49 in small numbers and it is expensive today.

Recorded mintage: 69,000.

Specification: 12.93 g, 0.802 fine silver, this specimen is 12.74 g.

Catalog reference: KM C18.1, Bitkin 152 (R).

Source:

• 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.
• Michael, Thomas, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1701-1800, 7th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2016.
• ^[1]Richter, Jürg, SINCONA Auction 78, Russian Coins and Medals, The Grigoriy Stakhorsky Collection, Part 1 and other Properties, Zürich: SINCONA AG, 2022.

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