1 Poltinnik

Emitent Soviet Union
Rok 1924-1927
Typ Standard circulation coin
Nominał 1 Poltinnik (0.50)
Waluta Rouble (1924-1958)
Skład Silver (.900)
Waga 10 g
Średnica 26.67 mm
Grubość 2.15 mm
Kształt Round
Technika Milled
Orientacja Medal alignment ↑↑
Rytownik(zy) Thomas Ross
W obiegu do
Źródło(a) Y#89.1, Y#89.2, Schön#38
Opis awersu National arms divide СССР above inscription, circle surrounds all.
Pismo awersu Cyrillic
Legenda awersu ПРОЛЕТАРИИ ВСЕХ СТРАН, СОЕДИНЯИТЕСЬ! СС СР ОДИН ПОЛТИННИК
(Translation: Workers of the world, unite! USSR One Poltinnik)
Opis rewersu Blacksmith at anvil; date.
Pismo rewersu Cyrillic
Legenda rewersu 1924г
(Translation: 1924 year)
Krawędź Lettered edge: fine weight of the coin is specified mintmaster
Mennica Heaton and Sons / The Mint
Birmingham (Heaton and Sons / The Mint Birmingham Limited),United Kingdom (1850-2003)
Saint Petersburg / Leningrad /
Petrograd, Russia (1724-date)
Nakład 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
Dodatkowe informacje

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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