Poltina - Aleksandr I 1802-1805 front Poltina - Aleksandr I 1802-1805 back
Poltina - Aleksandr I 1802-1805 photo
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Poltina - Aleksandr I

 
Silver (.868) 10.37 g 29 mm
Description
Issuer
Russian Empire
Emperor
Alexander I (1801-1825)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1802-1805
Value
1 Poltina (1 Полти́на) (0.5)
Currency
Rouble (1700-1917)
Composition
Silver (.868)
Weight
10.37 g
Diameter
29 mm
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#26910
Rarity index
91%

Reverse

Script: Cyrillic

Lettering:
ГОСУДАР.
СТВЕННАЯ
РОССIЙСКАЯ
МОНЕТА
С.П.Б.

Translation:
State Russian coin
SPB

Edge

Threadlike

Comment

Initials:
АИ - Alexey Ivanov
ФГ - Fedor Gelman

Interesting fact

The Poltina coin featuring Aleksandr I from the Russian Empire, minted between 1802 and 1805, is interesting because it was made during a time of great change in Russia. During Aleksandr's reign, the country experienced significant modernization and westernization efforts, which had a profound impact on the economy, culture, and society. This coin, made of silver and weighing 10.37 grams, was a symbol of the new era and represented the growing influence of Western Europe in Russia.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1802 СПБ АИ 104015 - - - - - -
1803 СПБ АИ 242003 - - - - - -
1804 СПБ ФГ 230000 - - - - - -
1805 СПБ ФГ 315102 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for Poltina - Aleksandr I 1802-1805 coin.