Catalog
| Issuer | Soviet Union |
|---|---|
| Year | 1924-1927 |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Value | 1 Poltinnik (0.50) |
| Currency | Rouble (1924-1958) |
| Composition | Silver (.900) |
| Weight | 10 g |
| Diameter | 26.67 mm |
| Thickness | 2.15 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Engraver(s) | Thomas Ross |
| In circulation to | |
| Reference(s) | Y#89.1, Y#89.2, Schön#38 |
| Obverse description | National arms divide СССР above inscription, circle surrounds all. |
|---|---|
| Obverse script | Cyrillic |
| Obverse lettering |
ПРОЛЕТАРИИ ВСЕХ СТРАН, СОЕДИНЯИТЕСЬ! СС СР ОДИН ПОЛТИННИК (Translation: Workers of the world, unite! USSR One Poltinnik) |
| Reverse description | Blacksmith at anvil; date. |
| Reverse script | Cyrillic |
| Reverse lettering |
1924г (Translation: 1924 year) |
| Edge | Lettered edge: fine weight of the coin is specified mintmaster |
| Mint |
Heaton and Sons / The Mint Birmingham (Heaton and Sons / The Mint Birmingham Limited),United Kingdom (1850-2003) Saint Petersburg / Leningrad / Petrograd, Russia (1724-date) |
| Mintage |
1924 АГ - Y#89.1; edge `ЧИСТОГО СЕРЕБРА 2 ЗОЛОТНИКА 10,5 ДОЛЕЙ (А•Г)` - 1924 ВС - Y#89.1; edge `ЧИСТОГО СЕРЕБРА 2 ЗОЛОТНИКА 10,5 ДОЛЕЙ (В•С)` - 1924 ПЛ - Y#89.1; edge `ЧИСТОГО СЕРЕБРА 2 ЗОЛОТНИКА 10,5 ДОЛЕЙ (П•Л)` - 1924 ПЛ - Y#89.1; edge `ЧИСТОГО СЕРЕБРА 9 ГРАММ (2 З 10,5 Д) П•Л` - 26 559 000 1924 ПЛ - Y#89.1; Proof - 1924 ПЛ - Y#89.2; edge `ЧИСТОГО СЕРЕБРА 9 ГРАММ (П•Л)` - 1924 ТР - Y#89.1; edge `ЧИСТОГО СЕРЕБРА 9 ГРАММ (2 З. 10,5 Д.) Т•Р` - 40 000 000 1925 ПЛ - Y#89.1; edge `ЧИСТОГО СЕРЕБРА 9 ГРАММ (2 З 10,5 Д) П•Л` - 1925 ПЛ - Y#89.2; edge `ЧИСТОГО СЕРЕБРА 9 ГРАММ (П•Л)` - 43 558 000 1925 ПЛ - Y#89.2; Proof - 1926 ПЛ - Y#89.2; edge `ЧИСТОГО СЕРЕБРА 9 ГРАММ (П•Л)` - 24 374 000 1926 ПЛ - Y#89.2; Proof - 1927 ПЛ - Y#89.2; edge `ЧИСТОГО СЕРЕБРА 9 ГРАММ (П•Л)` - 1927 ПЛ - Y#89.2; Proof - |
| Numisquare ID | 4081795740 |
| Additional information |
Historical Context: The 1 Poltinnik, issued by the Soviet Union between 1924 and 1927, represents a critical period in the nascent Soviet state. Following the tumultuous years of the Civil War and hyperinflation, its introduction was a cornerstone of the New Economic Policy (NEP). This silver coinage, alongside other denominations, aimed to stabilize the economy and restore public confidence in the currency, solidifying the new communist government's authority and economic reforms after Lenin's death.
Artistry: The coin's design is attributed to A. F. Vasyutinsky, a renowned medallist of the era. Stylistically, it embodies the early Soviet aesthetic, blending elements of Constructivism with the nascent Socialist Realism, emphasizing the strength of the working class and the collective. The obverse features the iconic Soviet Union coat of arms, while the reverse proudly displays a powerful male worker, often with a hammer, symbolizing industrial labor and the nation's productive might.
Technical/Grading: Struck in .900 fine silver, weighing 10 grams with a diameter of 26.67 mm, the 1 Poltinnik exhibits specific high-points for grading. On the obverse, full detail in the globe's meridians and the individual wheat stalks is key. For the reverse, the worker's hair, facial features, and the intricate details of the hammer are crucial areas often showing the first signs of wear or a weaker strike. Original cartwheel luster is highly desirable, though strike quality can vary.