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Poltina - Aleksandr I / Nikolai I
| Silver (.868) | 10.37 g | 28.5 mm |
| Issuer | Russian Empire |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Alexander I (1801-1825) Nicholas I (1825-1855) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1810-1826 |
| Value | 1 Poltina (1 Полти́на) (0.5) |
| Currency | Rouble (1700-1917) |
| Composition | Silver (.868) |
| Weight | 10.37 g |
| Diameter | 28.5 mm |
| Thickness | 1.76 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#26901 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 44% |
Reverse
Script: Cyrillic
Lettering:
ЧИСТАГО
СЕРЕБРА
2 ЗОЛОТН.
10½ ДОЛЕЙ
С. П. Б.
Translation:
Pure Silver 2 Zolotnik 10½ parts
SPB
Edge
Smooth with inscription
Comment
Rulers: Aleksandr I (1801-1825), Nikolai I (1825-1855).Initials:
ФГ - Fedor Gelman
МФ - Mikhail Fedorov
ПС - Pavel Stupitsyn
ПД - Pavel Danilov
НГ - Nikolay Grachev
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Poltina coin is that it was used as a means of payment for the Russian Empire's military forces during the Napoleonic Wars. The coin was minted during the reign of Alexander I and Nicholas I, and its silver content made it a valuable and reliable form of currency for soldiers and merchants alike. Despite its age, the Poltina coin remains a popular collector's item among numismatists today.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1811 СПБ ФГ | 90000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1812 СПБ МФ | 448008 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1813 СПБ ПС | 580000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1814 СПБ МФ | 662000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1815 СПБ МФ | 1700000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1816 СПБ МФ | 270000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1817 СПБ ПС | 2820000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1818 СПБ ПС | 4250000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1819 СПБ | 2430000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1820 СПБ ПД | 1356000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1821 СПБ ПД | 480000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1822 СПБ ПД | 90000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1823 СПБ ПД | 200000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1824 СПБ ПД | 320000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1825 СПБ ПД | 152000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1826 СПБ НГ | 210001 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for Poltina - Aleksandr I / Nikolai I 1810-1826 coin.
