Russia 1842-SP AC poltina
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This specimen was lot 357 in Sincona sale 84 (Zurich, October 2023), where it sold for 150 CHF (about US$202 including buyer's fees). The catalog description[1] noted,
"RUSSIA Russian Empire and Federation, Poltina 1842/40, St. Petersburg Mint, SPB ACh/NG. 10.47 g. 2 over 0 in date, re-engraved mint mark from NG. Very rare variety. Good very fine."
Altho struck in much much smaller numbers than the contemporary ruble, this type struck at St. Petersburg 1832-58 has about the same catalog value.
Recorded mintage: 214,000 including 1842/39-AC and assayer NG (rare).
Specification: 10.36 g, 0.868 fine silver, this specimen 5.14 g.
Catalog reference: KM C167.1, Bitkin 247.
- Bitkin, Vladimir, Composite Catalogue of Russian Coins, Part II (1740-1917), Kiev: Moneta, 2003.
- [1]Richter, Jurg, SINCONA Auction 84, Russian Coins and Medals, Zurich: SINCONA AG, 2023.
- Michael, Thomas, and Tracy L. Schmidt, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1801-1900, 9th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2019.
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