Russia 1877-SP HI poltina

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Sincona sale 77, lot 3040

This specimen was lot 3040 in Sincona sale 77 (Zürich, May 2022), where it sold for 180 CHF (about US$97 including buyer's fees). The catalog description[1] noted, "RUSSIA | Russian Empire and Federation | Alexander II. 1855-1881. Poltina 1877, St. Petersburg Mint, SPB NI. Extremely fine. Nicely toned." Altho struck in much smaller numbers than the contemporary ruble, this type struck 1859-85 has a lower catalog value. In 1886 the poltina was superseded by a fifty kopek piece weighing 10 g, 0.900 fine.

Recorded mintage: 1,034,000 (including a few of assayer HФ).

Specification: 10.36 g, 0.868 fine silver, this specimen 10.41 g.

Catalog reference: KM Y24, Bitkin 125.

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.
  • Michael, Thomas, and Tracy L. Schmidt, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1801-1900, 9th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2019.
  • [1]Richter, Jürg, SINCONA Auction 77, World Coins and Medals, Bullion Auction, Coins and Medals of Switzerland, Zürich: SINCONA AG, 2022.

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