Russia 1754-SP IM poltina
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This specimen was lot 236 in Sincona sale 78 (Zurich, October 2022), where it sold for 350 CHF (about US$420 including buyer's fees). The catalog description[1] noted, "RUSSIA | Russian Empire and Federation | Elizabeth, 1741-1761, Poltina 1754, St. Petersburg Mint, SPB IM. 5 roubles according to Petrov. 4 roubles according to Ilyin. Very fine. Cleaned." This type was struck 1751-61. It is not rare but expensive in nice condition. Assayers Ivan Markov or Yakov Ivanov both issued poltinas in 1754.
Recorded mintage: 154,000 (both mintmasters).
Specification: 12.93 g, 0.802 fine silver, this specimen is 13.33 g.
Catalog reference: KM C18.4, Bitkin 324 (R1).
- 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.
- Michael, Thomas, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1701-1800, 7th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2016.
- [1]Richter, Jürg, SINCONA Auction 78, Russian Coins and Medals, The Grigoriy Stakhorsky Collection, Part 1 and other Properties, Zurich: SINCONA AG, 2022.
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