1 Poltinnik

Emittente Soviet Union
Anno 1924-1927
Tipo Standard circulation coin
Valore 1 Poltinnik (0.50)
Valuta Rouble (1924-1958)
Composizione Silver (.900)
Peso 10 g
Diametro 26.67 mm
Spessore 2.15 mm
Forma Round
Tecnica Milled
Orientamento Medal alignment ↑↑
Incisore/i Thomas Ross
In circolazione fino al
Riferimento/i Y#89.1, Y#89.2, Schön#38
Descrizione del dritto National arms divide СССР above inscription, circle surrounds all.
Scrittura del dritto Cyrillic
Legenda del dritto ПРОЛЕТАРИИ ВСЕХ СТРАН, СОЕДИНЯИТЕСЬ! СС СР ОДИН ПОЛТИННИК
(Translation: Workers of the world, unite! USSR One Poltinnik)
Descrizione del rovescio Blacksmith at anvil; date.
Scrittura del rovescio Cyrillic
Legenda del rovescio 1924г
(Translation: 1924 year)
Bordo Lettered edge: fine weight of the coin is specified mintmaster
Zecca Heaton and Sons / The Mint
Birmingham (Heaton and Sons / The Mint Birmingham Limited),United Kingdom (1850-2003)
Saint Petersburg / Leningrad /
Petrograd, Russia (1724-date)
Tiratura 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 -
ID Numisquare 4081795740
Informazioni aggiuntive

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.

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