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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 | 1785-1796 |
| 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#102396 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Two-headed eagle with a crown above. Denomination; date.
Script: Cyrillic
Lettering:
1791
МОНЕТА · ПОЛТИНА ·
Я А
Translation:
Coin Poltina
Ya A
Edge
Diagonal reeding
Comment
Initials:ЯА - Yakov Afanasyev
АК - Andrey Kozberg
IС - Ivan Sabelnikov
Interesting fact
The Poltina - Ekaterina II 1785-1796 coin from the Russian Empire features an interesting fact: it was minted during the reign of Catherine the Great, who was known for her extensive collection of coins and medals. In fact, she was responsible for the creation of the first Russian coin museum, which was established in 1791. This coin, made of silver and weighing 12 grams, is a testament to the rich numismatic history of Russia during that time period.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1785 СПБ ЯА | 34600 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1791 СПБ ЯА | 26000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1794 СПБ АК | 72000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1795 СПБ АК | 148000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1796 СПБ IС | 269600 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for Poltina - Ekaterina II 1785-1796 coin.
