Russia 1763-SP YI poltina

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Sincona sale 78, lot 290

This specimen was lot 290 in Sincona sale 78 (Zürich, October 2022), where it sold for 475 CHF (about US$569 including buyer's fees). The catalog description[1] noted, "RUSSIA | Russian Empire and Federation | Catherine II. 1762-1796, Poltina 1763, St. Petersburg Mint, SPB YaI. 3 roubles according to Petrov. Very fine." A scarce and obscure type struck 1762-63 only.

Recorded mintage: 252,000 (including mintmaster HK).

Specification: 12.00 g, 0.750 fine silver, this specimen is 11.33 g.

Catalog reference: KM-C66.2, Bitkin 273.

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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