Russia 1762-MMA DM poltina

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Sincona sale 78, lot 278

This specimen was lot 278 in Sincona sale 78 (Zürich, October 2022), where it sold for 1,000 CHF (about US$1,199 including buyer's fees). The catalog description[1] noted, "RUSSIA | Russian Empire and Federation | Peter III. 1762, Poltina 1762, Red Mint, MMD DM. 3 roubles according to Petrov. Very fine." The Moscow mint struck poltinas (half rubles) for Peter III and his widow Catherine II in 1762. Both are rare, but this type is the most sought because of Peter's short reign of six months.

Recorded mintage: unknown.

Specification: 12.00 g, 0.750 fine silver, this specimen is 11.77 g.

Catalog reference: KM-C46.1, Bitkin 10 (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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