Russia 1796-SP IC poltina

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Sincona sale 84, lot 169

This specimen was lot 169 in Sincona sale 84 (Zürich, October 2023), where it sold for 3,800 CHF (about US$5,117 including buyer's fees). The catalog description[1] noted,

"RUSSIA Russian Empire and Federation, Poltina 1796, St. Petersburg Mint, SPB IS. 3.5 roubles according to Petrov. 3 roubles according to Ilyin. Good extremely fine. Extraordinary condition."

This type was struck 1785-87, 1791 and 1794-96. The 1796 is the most common date of a scarce type.

Recorded mintage: 270,000.

Specification: 12 g, 0.750 fine silver, this specimen 11.67 g.

Catalog reference: KM C66c, Bitkin 327 (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.
  • [1]Richter, Jürg, SINCONA Auction 84, Russian Coins and Medals, Zürich: SINCONA AG, 2023.
  • Michael, Thomas, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1701-1800, 7th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2016.

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