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Poltina - Elizabeth СПБ
| Silver (.802) | 12.93 g | 34 mm |
| Issuer | Russian Empire |
|---|---|
| Empress | Elizabeth (1741-1762) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1742-1745 |
| Value | 1 Poltina (1 Полти́на) (0.5) |
| Currency | Rouble (1700-1917) |
| Composition | Silver (.802) |
| Weight | 12.93 g |
| Diameter | 34 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#92209 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Crowned double-headed eagle. Denomination; date.
Script: Cyrillic
Lettering:
1742
МОНЕТА · ПОЛТИНА ·
Translation: Coin Poltina
Edge
Smooth with inscription
Lettering: С.ПЕТЕРБƔРХСКАГО ** МАНЕТНОГО * ДВОРА **
Translation: Saint Petersburg Mint
Comment
Half-length portraitMintmarks:
СПБ - St. Petersburg Mint; Half-length portrait (C#18.2)
СПБ - St. Petersburg Mint; Portrait of bust (C#18.3)
ММД - Krasny Mint, Moscow (C#18.1)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Poltina - Elizabeth (СПБ) 1742-1745 coin from the Russian Empire is that it was minted during the reign of Empress Elizabeth, who was known for her extensive collection of coins and medals. In fact, she was so passionate about numismatics that she even established a special cabinet for the storage and display of her collection, which included coins from all over Europe and Asia. This coin, which features Elizabeth's portrait on one side and the Russian coat of arms on the other, is a rare and valuable example of the currency used during her reign.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1742 СПБ | 76816 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1743 СПБ | 64794 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1745 СПБ | 17350 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for Poltina - Elizabeth (СПБ) 1742-1745 coin.
