Russia 1819-SP PS poltina
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This specimen was lot 1186 in Sincona sale 69 (Zurich, May 2021), where it sold for 3,400 CHF (about US$4,513 including buyer's fees). The catalog description[1] noted,
"RUSSLAND. Alexander I. 1801-1825. Poltina 1819, St. Petersburg. NGC MS63. Überdurchschnittliche Erhaltung. (empire of Russia, Alexander I, 1801-25, poltina of 1819, St. Petersburg mint. Choice uncirculated, Extraordinary condition.)"
This type is listed for 1810-26 and is somewhat available in circulated condition. This date is common but a rare variety exists with no initials for mintmaster Paul Stupitzyn.
Recorded mintage: 2,430,000.
Specification: 10.36 g, 0.868 fine silver.
Catalog reference: KM C-129; Bitkin 163.
- Michael, Thomas, and Tracy L. Schmidt, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1801-1900, 9th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2019.
- 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]Jürg Richter, Auction 69, World Coins and Medals, Bullion Auction and Chinese Banknotes, Part 1, Zurich: Sincona AG, 2021..
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