Russia 1842-SP AC poltina

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Sincona sale 84, lot 357

This specimen was lot 357 in Sincona sale 84 (Zürich, October 2023), where it sold for 150 CHF (about US$202 including buyer's fees). The catalog description[1] noted,

"RUSSIA Russian Empire and Federation, Poltina 1842/40, St. Petersburg Mint, SPB ACh/NG. 10.47 g. 2 over 0 in date, re-engraved mint mark from NG. Very rare variety. Good very fine."

Altho struck in much much smaller numbers than the contemporary ruble, this type struck at St. Petersburg 1832-58 has about the same catalog value.

Recorded mintage: 214,000 including 1842/39-AC and assayer NG (rare).

Specification: 10.36 g, 0.868 fine silver, this specimen 5.14 g.

Catalog reference: KM C167.1, Bitkin 247.

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, Jürg, SINCONA Auction 84, Russian Coins and Medals, Zürich: SINCONA AG, 2023.
  • Michael, Thomas, and Tracy L. Schmidt, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1801-1900, 9th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2019.

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