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Poltina - Ekaterina II
| Gold (.917) | 0.65 g | 12.5 mm |
| Issuer | Russian Empire |
|---|---|
| Empress | Catherine II the Great (1762-1796) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1777-1778 |
| Value | 1 Poltina (1 Полти́на) (0.5) |
| Currency | Rouble (1700-1917) |
| Composition | Gold (.917) |
| Weight | 0.65 g |
| Diameter | 12.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#26954 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 92% |
Reverse
Value, date. Monogram ЕА - Ekaterina Alekseevna.
Script: Cyrillic
Lettering:
ПОЛТИ НА· 1777
ЕА
Translation: Poltina
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Poltina - Ekaterina II 1777-1778 coin is that it was minted during the reign of Catherine the Great, who was the Empress of Russia from 1762 until her death in 1796. She was known for her many reforms and her patronage of the arts, and this coin is a reflection of her efforts to promote the use of gold in Russian currency. The coin's gold content of .917, or 24-karat, was a high standard for coinage at the time and indicates the value placed on gold during this period.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1777 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for Poltina - Ekaterina II 1777-1778 coin.
