Poltina - Aleksandr I (Pattern) ND (1804) front Poltina - Aleksandr I (Pattern) ND (1804) back
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Poltina - Aleksandr I Pattern ND

1804 year
Gold plated copper 7.21 g -
Description
Issuer
Russian Empire
Emperor
Alexander I (1801-1825)
Type
Pattern
Year
1804
Value
1 Poltina (1 Полти́на) (0.5)
Currency
Rouble (1700-1917)
Composition
Gold plated copper
Weight
7.21 g
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#148685
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Crowned double eagle with arms on his breast.

Script: Cyrillic

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Pattern Poltina - Aleksandr I (Pattern) ND (1804) from the Russian Empire is that it was minted during a time of economic and political turmoil in Russia. The coin was issued during the reign of Alexander I, who was facing challenges such as inflation, corruption, and military defeats. Despite these challenges, the coin still maintains a high level of craftsmanship and beauty, showcasing the skill of the Russian mint masters during that time.