Russia 1809-SP MK 1/4 ruble
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This specimen was lot 22545 in Heritage sale 3021 (New York, January 2013), where it sold for $11,750. The catalog description[1] noted, "Alexander I Polupoltinnik (1/4 Rouble) 1809 СПБ-MК, Crowned double-headed Imperial eagle with date above / Crowned four-line inscription in wreath, AU Details, Surface Hairlines, NGC. Well struck, with silvery-gray color and significant remaining luster. A few very minor hairlines are noted." This rare type of 1809-10 is the last polupoltinnik (quarter ruble) issued. The denomination was superseded by the twenty-five kopeks in 1827 (KM C159).
Recorded mintage: 40,000.
Specification: 4.14 g, 0.868 fine silver.
Catalog reference: Bitkin 86 (R), KM C121a.
- 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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