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Poltina - Ekaterina II
| Silver (.750) | 12 g | 34 mm |
| Issuer | Russian Empire |
|---|---|
| Empress | Catherine II the Great (1762-1796) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1766-1776 |
| Value | 1 Poltina (1 Полти́на) (0.5) |
| Currency | Rouble (1700-1917) |
| Composition | Silver (.750) |
| Weight | 12 g |
| Diameter | 34 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#102392 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Two-headed eagle with a crown above. Denomination; date.
Script: Cyrillic
Lettering:
1766
МОНЕТА · ПОЛТИНА ·
А Ш
Translation:
Coin Poltina
A Sh
Edge
Diagonal reeding
Comment
Initials:ТI - Timofei Ivanov
ЯI - Yakov Ivanov
СА - Stepan Afanasyev
АШ - Alexey Shnese
ЯЧ - Yakov Chernyshev
ӨΛ (ФЛ) - Fedor Lesnikov
Interesting fact
The Poltina - Ekaterina II coin was minted during the reign of Catherine the Great, who was the Empress of Russia from 1762 to 1796. She was known for her many reforms and her passion for the arts, and her reign is often referred to as the "Golden Age" of Russia. The coin itself is made of silver and weighs 12 grams, which was a significant amount for a circulating coin at the time. It's a beautiful piece of history that gives us a glimpse into the economic and cultural practices of 18th century Russia.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1766 СПБ ЯI | 92800 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1767 СПБ АШ | 52000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1768 СПБ СА | 46000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1769 СПБ СА | 60000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1771 СПБ ЯЧ | 24800 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1772 СПБ АШ | 28800 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1773 СПБ ЯЧ | 41100 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1775 СПБ ФЛ | 90800 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1776 СПБ ЯЧ | 67200 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for Poltina - Ekaterina II 1766-1776 coin.
