Russia 1801-SP AI 1/4 ruble

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Heritage sale 3019, lot 22539
Russia 1801 polupoltinnik rev Heritage 3021-22539.jpg

This specimen was lot 22539 in Heritage sale 3021 (New York, January 2013), where it sold for $3,525. The catalog description[1] noted, "Paul I silver Polupoltinnik (1/4 Rouble) 1801 CM-AИ, Inscription in square tablet / Four crowned, cruciform Russian P's, superb XF+. Fully struck, with gray toning and surfaces free of noticeable flaws. Rare in this exceptional condition. It would be very difficult to find a nicer example of this type." This rare type of 1801 is nearly the last polupoltinnik (quarter ruble) issued. The denomination was superseded by the twenty-five kopeks in 1827 (KM C159).

Recorded mintage: 60,000.

Specification: 5.18 g, 0.868 fine silver.

Catalog reference: Bit-77, Sev-2479, KM C98.1a.

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, and Tracy L. Schmidt, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1801-1900, 9th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2019.
  • [1]Bierrenbach, Cristiano, Warren Tucker and David Michaels, Heritage World and Ancient Coins Auction 3021, featuring the Cecil Webster, Richard P. Ariagno and Elizabeth McPhall Charters Collection, Dallas: Heritage Auction Galleries, 2012.

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