Russia 1823-SP PD poltina

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Sincona sale 99, lot 149

This specimen was lot 149 in Sincona Auction 99 (Zürich, October 2025), where it sold for 325 CHF (about US$490 including buyers' fees). The catalog description[1] noted,

"RUSSLAND Kaiserreich und Föderation, Alexander I. 1801-1825, Poltina 1823, St. Petersburg Mint, SPB PD. Seltener Jahrgang. Gutes vorzüglich. Feine Patina. (empire of Russia, Alexander I, 1801-25, poltina of 1823, St. Petersburg mint. Wide crown on reverse. Rare date. 0.75 rouble according to Petrov, About Uncirculated, Nicely toned.)"

This type was struck 1810-26 and is rather expensive in collectible condition. However, the SCWC does not award any date a premium.

Recorded mintage: 200,000.

Specification: 10.37 g, 0.868 fine silver, 28.5 mm diameter, lettered edge, this specimen 10.23 g.

Catalog reference: KM C129, Bitkin 178.

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, Jurg, SINCONA Auction 99: Russian Coins and Medals, Zurich: SINCONA AG, 2025.
  • Michael, Thomas, and Tracy L. Schmidt, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1801-1900, 9th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2019.

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