Poltina 1842, SPB-NG proof

Name: Монеты Poltina 1842, SPB-NG proof
Price: 880000 RUB
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Country: Tsarist Russia
Weight: 10.37 g
Issue Quality: proof
Metal: Silver
Fineness: 868
Designation: Ag
Precious Metal Weight: 9 g
Denomination: poltina
Ruler: Nicholas I
Monetary Unit: Poltina
Mintmaster Initials: SPB-NG
Bitkin: N248 (R3)
Ilyin: 30 rubles
Diameter: 28.5 mm
G: 684 ₽
Proof: 800000 ₽

Reverse
The central part features the denomination 'MONETA POLTINA' in two lines. At the top of the coin (above the denomination) is the Imperial Crown. Below the denomination is a decorative divider consisting of two pointed lines with a dot in a circle between them. Below the divider, the year of mintage '1842' and the abbreviation 'S.P.B.' (Saint Petersburg Mint) are indicated on two lines. Along the left edge of the coin is a laurel branch, and along the right edge is an oak branch. At the base, the branches are tied together with a ribbon, the knot of which forms an elegant bow. The rim of the coin is decorated with raised denticles.
Obverse
The central part depicts the State Emblem of the Russian Empire — a double-headed eagle, its heads crowned with two coronets, and a third, larger crown above them. On the eagle's breast is the coat of arms of Moscow — a shield depicting St. George the Victorious on horseback, slaying a serpent with a long spear (the serpent's head is to the right). Surrounding the shield is the chain of the Order of St. Andrew the First-Called. On the wings are the titular coats of arms: on the right — Kazan, Astrakhan, and Siberian; on the left — Polish, Taurican, and Finnish. In its right talon the eagle holds a scepter, and in its left — an orb. Below the right talon is the letter 'H', below the left talon is the letter 'G'. The initials of Mintmaster Nikolai Grachev. The center of the obverse is enclosed within a braided border. At the top is an eight-petaled flower, visually indicating the start of the inscription: CHISTAGO SEREBRA 2 ZOLOTNIKA 10 1/2 DOLY (Pure Silver 2 Zolotniks 10 1/2 Dolya). The rim is decorated with denticles pointing towards the center.