Russia 1854-MW poltina

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Sincona sale 78, lot 505

This specimen was lot 505 in Sincona sale 78 (Zürich, October 2022), where it sold for 120 CHF (about US$144 including buyer's fees). The catalog description[1] noted, "RUSSIA | Russian Empire and Federation | Nicholas I. 1825-1855, Poltina 1854, Warsaw Mint, MW. 1 rouble according to Petrov. Very fine. Cleaned." This type was struck in Warsaw in limited quantities 1842-47 and 1854. Proofs exist. St. Petersburg struck this type 1832-58 and its product is much more available.

Recorded mintage: 269,000.

Specification: 10.36 g, 0.868 fine silver. This specimen is 10.38 g.

Catalog reference: KM-C167.2, Bitkin 440.

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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