1 Poltinnik

Emissor Soviet Union
Ano 1924-1927
Tipo Standard circulation coin
Valor 1 Poltinnik (0.50)
Moeda Rouble (1924-1958)
Composição Silver (.900)
Peso 10 g
Diâmetro 26.67 mm
Espessura 2.15 mm
Formato Round
Técnica Milled
Orientação Medal alignment ↑↑
Gravador(es) Thomas Ross
Em circulação até
Referência(s) Y#89.1, Y#89.2, Schön#38
Descrição do anverso National arms divide СССР above inscription, circle surrounds all.
Escrita do anverso Cyrillic
Legenda do anverso ПРОЛЕТАРИИ ВСЕХ СТРАН, СОЕДИНЯИТЕСЬ! СС СР ОДИН ПОЛТИННИК
(Translation: Workers of the world, unite! USSR One Poltinnik)
Descrição do reverso Blacksmith at anvil; date.
Escrita do reverso Cyrillic
Legenda do reverso 1924г
(Translation: 1924 year)
Bordo Lettered edge: fine weight of the coin is specified mintmaster
Casa da moeda Heaton and Sons / The Mint
Birmingham (Heaton and Sons / The Mint Birmingham Limited),United Kingdom (1850-2003)
Saint Petersburg / Leningrad /
Petrograd, Russia (1724-date)
Tiragem 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
Informações adicionais

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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