Poltina - Alexander I (Pattern) 1802 front Poltina - Alexander I (Pattern) 1802 back
Poltina - Alexander I (Pattern) 1802 photo
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Poltina - Alexander I Pattern

1802 year
Silver (.868) 10.4 g 30.3 mm
Description
Issuer
Russian Empire
Emperor
Alexander I (1801-1825)
Type
Pattern
Year
1802
Value
1 Poltina (1 Полти́на) (0.5)
Currency
Rouble (1700-1917)
Composition
Silver (.868)
Weight
10.4 g
Diameter
30.3 mm
Thickness
1.8 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#338735
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Inscription in five lines. Crown above. Wreath formed of laurel branch to the left and oak branch to the right.

Script: Cyrillic

Lettering:
ГОСУДАР .
СТВЕННАЯ
РОССIЙСКАЯ
МОНЕТА .
С · П Б ·
А · И ·

Translation: Russian state coin.

Edge

Reeding slanted right.

Comment

Initials:
АИ - Alexey Ivanov

This is considered a pattern for the . There is only one berry behind the third cluster of laurel leaves, compared to the usual three berries:

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Interesting fact

The Pattern Poltina - Alexander I (Pattern) 1802 from the Russian Empire is an extremely rare coin, with only 200 pieces minted.