Russia 1743-SP poltina

Goldberg NY International sale 59, lot 2058

This specimen was lot 2058 in Goldberg's NY International sale 59 (New York, January 2023), where it sold for $3,840. The catalog description^[1] noted, "Poltina 1743 CПБ. Authenticated and graded by NGC AU 58 ex Brand (# 6611824-004). Pearly slate gray, ample lustre. Very choice, virtually Uncirculated." This type was struck 1741-49 at Moscow (KM C18.1) and 1742-51 at St. Petersburg (shown here). It is rather expensive in collectible condition.

Recorded mintage: 79,000 for 1742-45.

Specification: 12.93 g, 0.802 fine silver.

Catalog reference: KM C18.2; Bit 146 (R), Bit 299 (R), Diakov 75, Sev 1433 (S).

Source:

• Michael, Thomas, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1701-1800, 7th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2016.
• 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]Goldberg, Ira, Stephen Harvey and Vera Kan, Goldberg NY International 2023 Sale, Los Angeles: Goldberg Coins and Collectibles, 2022.

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