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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 | 1777-1779 |
| 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#102393 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Two-headed eagle with a crown above. Denomination; date.
Script: Cyrillic
Lettering:
1778
МОНЕТА · ПОЛТИНА ·
ӨΛ
Translation:
Coin Poltina
F L
Edge
Diagonal reeding
Comment
Initials:ӨΛ (ФЛ) - Fedor Lesnikov
Interesting fact
The Poltina - Ekaterina II 1777-1779 coin was used as a means of payment for the Russian Empire's military forces during the Russo-Turkish War, which lasted from 1768 to 1774. The coin was designed to be easily transportable and divisible, with a silver content of .750, making it a valuable and reliable form of currency for soldiers and merchants alike.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1779 СПБ ФЛ | 155400 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for Poltina - Ekaterina II 1777-1779 coin.
