Russia 1817-SP PS poltina

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Sincona sale 19, lot 462

This specimen was lot 462 in Sincona sale 19 (Zürich, October 2014), where it sold for CHF 38,000 (about US$47,622 including buyer's fees). The catalog description[1] noted, "Poltina 1817, St. Petersburg Mint, ПC. Novodel. Extremely rare! 10 roubles according to Iljin. Cabinet piece. Choice magnificent proof with beautiful golden patina." This type is listed for 1810-26 and is somewhat available in circulated condition. This date is common but the novodel, struck at a later date, is rare.

Recorded mintage: 2,820,000.

Specification: 10.36 g, 0.868 fine silver, this specimen 10.35 g.

Catalog reference: KM C-129; Bitkin H159 (R2).

Source:

  • 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]Shiryakov, I. V., and Jürg Richter, The Sincona Collection, Part 3 and Russian Coins & Medals from Other Properties, Zürich: Sincona AG, 2014.

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