Russia 1831-SP NG poltina

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Heritage sale 3019, lot 25375
Russia 1831 poltina rev Heritage 3019-25375.jpg

This specimen was lot 25375 in Heritage sale 3019 (Chicago, April 2012), where it sold for $805. The catalog description[1] noted, "Nicholas I Poltina (1/2 Rouble) 1831 CПБ-HГ, Crowned double-headed Imperial eagle with date / Four-line inscription in wreath, AU Details, Surface Hairlines NGC. Lustrous and well struck with light marks. Scarce in this condition." Altho struck in much much smaller numbers than the contemporary ruble, this type struck at St. Petersburg 1826-31 has a lower catalog value. In 1832, the eagle was modified to the "wings up" type (KM C167.1).

Recorded mintage: 140,000.

Specification: 10.36 g, 0.868 fine silver.

Catalog reference: Bitkin 122, KM C129.

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]Tucker, Warren, and Cristiano Bierrenbach, World and Ancient Coins sale 3019, Dallas: Heritage Auction Galleries, 2012.

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