Russia 1816-SP PS poltina
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This specimen was lot 34934 in Heritage sale 3067 (Long Beach, September 2018), where it sold for $480. The catalog description[1] noted, "Russia: Alexander I Poltina (1/2 Rouble) 1816 CПБ-ПC AU55 NGC. A very pleasing representation of the type, displaying bold features for the technical designation, with a lovely nutmeg toning throughout." This type is listed for 1810-26 and is somewhat available in circulated condition.
Recorded mintage: 270,000 (including mintmaster MФ).
Specification: 10.36 g, 0.868 fine silver.
Catalog reference: KM-C129.
- 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]Cristiano Bierrenbach, Warren Tucker and Sam Spiegel, 2018 September 6-11 Long Beach Expo World Coins & Ancient Coins Signature Auction #3067, Dallas: Heritage Auction Galleries, 2018.
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