Russia 1829-SP NG poltina

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Sincona sale 78, lot 444

This specimen was lot 444 in Sincona sale 78 (Zürich, October 2022), where it sold for 30 CHF (about US$36 including buyer's fees). The catalog description[1] noted, "RUSSIA | Russian Empire and Federation | Nicholas I. 1825-1855, Poltina 1829, St. Petersburg Mint, SPB NG. 0.75 rouble according to Petrov. Fine." This type was struck 1826-31 with the "wings down" eagle and is fairly available in circulated condition.

Recorded mintage: 880,000.

Specification: 10.36 g, 0.868 fine silver. This specimen is 10.22 g.

Catalog reference: KM-C160, Bitkin 119.

Source:

  • Michael, Thomas, and Tracy L. Schmidt, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1801-1900, 9th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2019.
  • 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 78, Russian Coins and Medals, The Grigoriy Stakhorsky Collection, Part 1 and other Properties, Zürich: SINCONA AG, 2022.

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