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August 2016 ANA Auction - Sess. A-C 10-12 August 2016
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RUSSIA. 1/2 Ruble (Poltina), 1733. Kadashevsky Mint (Moscow). Anna Ivanovna (1730-40). NGC MS-61.
KM-195; Bit-149. Medium head, short neck, no crosses on crowns. A beautiful example of a Poltina from the reign of the not-so-beautiful and seriously troubled Anna Ivanovna. Widowed after only two months of marriage, when her newlywed husband engaged in a drinking contest with Peter The Great that turned out very badly. Or so the story allegedly goes. In terms of coinage, however, little can be said aside from compliments when viewing this exquisite piece from early in her reign. Boldly struck with full legends and crisp devices, and with fields that are essentially as struck. A nearly full white coin with a hint of argent toning, and considerable luster. NGC MS-61.
Estimate: $4000.00- $5000.00
KM-195; Bit-149. Medium head, short neck, no crosses on crowns. A beautiful example of a Poltina from the reign of the not-so-beautiful and seriously troubled Anna Ivanovna. Widowed after only two months of marriage, when her newlywed husband engaged in a drinking contest with Peter The Great that turned out very badly. Or so the story allegedly goes. In terms of coinage, however, little can be said aside from compliments when viewing this exquisite piece from early in her reign. Boldly struck with full legends and crisp devices, and with fields that are essentially as struck. A nearly full white coin with a hint of argent toning, and considerable luster. NGC MS-61.
Estimate: $4000.00- $5000.00