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| − | The first specimen was lot 50 in Sincona sale 65 ( | + | The first specimen was lot 50 in Sincona sale 65 (Zürich, October 2020), where it sold for 1,400 CHF (about US$1,843 including buyer's fees). The catalog description<sup>[1]</sup> noted, <blockquote>"Poltina 1739, St. Petersburg Mint. Rare. 2 roubles according to Petrov. 3 roubles according to Ilyin. Extraordinary condition. Extremely fine. (''Полтина 1739, СПб МД. 12,72 г. Дьяков 4. Биткин 246 (R). Редкая. 2 рубля по Петрову. 3 рубля по Ильину. Исключительная сохранность. Состояние отличное.'')"</blockquote> The second specimen was lot 1168 in Sincona sale 69 (Zürich, May 2021), where it did not sell. The catalog description<sup>[2]</sup> noted, <blockquote>"''RUSSLAND. Anna Iwanovna, 1730-1740. Poltina 1739, St. Petersburg. Diakov 7. Selten. Gutes sehr schön.'' (empire of [[Russia]], Anna, 1730-40, poltina of 1739, St. Petersburg mint. Rare, Good very fine.)"</blockquote> This type was struck 1737-40 at the Red Mint in Moscow ([[Russia 1738 poltina|KM 199.1]], without mintmark) and St. Petersburg (shown here). Both are scarce. |
''Recorded mintage:'' unknown. | ''Recorded mintage:'' unknown. | ||
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* Bitkin, Vladimir, ''Composite Catalogue of Russian Coins, Part I (1699-1740),'' Kiev: Moneta, 2003. | * Bitkin, Vladimir, ''Composite Catalogue of Russian Coins, Part I (1699-1740),'' Kiev: Moneta, 2003. | ||
* Harris, Robert P., ''Guidebook of Russian Coins, 1725 to 1970,'' Santa Cruz, CA: Bonanza Press, 1971. | * Harris, Robert P., ''Guidebook of Russian Coins, 1725 to 1970,'' Santa Cruz, CA: Bonanza Press, 1971. | ||
| − | * <sup>[1]</sup>Jürg Richter, ''Auction 65, Russian Coins and Medals,'' | + | * <sup>[1]</sup>Jürg Richter, ''Auction 65, Russian Coins and Medals,'' Zürich: Sincona AG, 2020. |
| − | * <sup>[2]</sup>Jürg Richter, ''Auction 69, World Coins and Medals, Bullion Auction and Chinese Banknotes, Part 1,'' | + | * <sup>[2]</sup>Jürg Richter, ''Auction 69, World Coins and Medals, Bullion Auction and Chinese Banknotes, Part 1,'' Zürich: Sincona AG, 2021. |
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Latest revision as of 12:15, 20 June 2025
The first specimen was lot 50 in Sincona sale 65 (Zürich, October 2020), where it sold for 1,400 CHF (about US$1,843 including buyer's fees). The catalog description[1] noted,
"Poltina 1739, St. Petersburg Mint. Rare. 2 roubles according to Petrov. 3 roubles according to Ilyin. Extraordinary condition. Extremely fine. (Полтина 1739, СПб МД. 12,72 г. Дьяков 4. Биткин 246 (R). Редкая. 2 рубля по Петрову. 3 рубля по Ильину. Исключительная сохранность. Состояние отличное.)"
The second specimen was lot 1168 in Sincona sale 69 (Zürich, May 2021), where it did not sell. The catalog description[2] noted,
"RUSSLAND. Anna Iwanovna, 1730-1740. Poltina 1739, St. Petersburg. Diakov 7. Selten. Gutes sehr schön. (empire of Russia, Anna, 1730-40, poltina of 1739, St. Petersburg mint. Rare, Good very fine.)"
This type was struck 1737-40 at the Red Mint in Moscow (KM 199.1, without mintmark) and St. Petersburg (shown here). Both are scarce.
Recorded mintage: unknown.
Specification: 12.93 g, 0.802 fine silver; the first specimen 12.72 g, the second specimen 12.48 g.
Catalog reference: KM 199.2, Diakov 4. Bitkin 246 (R).
- Michael, Thomas, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1701-1800, 7th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2016.
- Bitkin, Vladimir, Composite Catalogue of Russian Coins, Part I (1699-1740), Kiev: Moneta, 2003.
- Harris, Robert P., Guidebook of Russian Coins, 1725 to 1970, Santa Cruz, CA: Bonanza Press, 1971.
- [1]Jürg Richter, Auction 65, Russian Coins and Medals, Zürich: Sincona AG, 2020.
- [2]Jürg Richter, Auction 69, World Coins and Medals, Bullion Auction and Chinese Banknotes, Part 1, Zürich: Sincona AG, 2021.
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