Russia 1796-SP IC poltina
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This specimen was lot 169 in Sincona sale 84 (Zurich, October 2023), where it sold for CHF (about US${EF $1700} including buyer's fees). The catalog description[1] noted,
"RUSSIA Russian Empire and Federation, Poltina 1796, St. Petersburg Mint, SPB IS. 3.5 roubles according to Petrov. 3 roubles according to Ilyin. Good extremely fine. Extraordinary condition."
This type was struck 1785-87, 1791 and 1794-96. The 1796 is the most common date of a scarce type.
Recorded mintage: 270,000.
Specification: 12 g, 0.750 fine silver, this specimen 11.67 g.
Catalog reference: KM C66c, Bitkin 327 (R).
- 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, Jurg, SINCONA Auction 84, Russian Coins and Medals, Zurich: SINCONA AG, 2023.
- Michael, Thomas, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1701-1800, 7th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2016.
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