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© Sincona AG
Poltina - Nicholas I Pattern
1845 year| Silver (.868) | 13.09 g | 28.5 mm |
| Issuer | Russian Empire |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Nicholas I (1825-1855) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1845 |
| Value | 1 Poltina (1 Полти́на) (0.5) |
| Currency | Rouble (1700-1917) |
| Composition | Silver (.868) |
| Weight | 13.09 g |
| Diameter | 28.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#329209 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Coat of arms of Russia.
Script: Cyrillic
Lettering:
ЧИСТАГО СЕРЕБРА 2 ЗОЛОТНИКА 10 ½ ДОЛЕЙ
🏶 1845 🏶
Translation: Pure Silver 2 zolotniks 10 ½ dolyas
Edge
Embossed lettering between two edgings of dots.
Script: Cyrillic
Lettering: СЕР∙83 1/3 ПРОБЫ 4 ЗОЛ∙82 14/25 ДОЛИ
Translation: Silver 83 ⅓ probe 4 zolotniks 82 ¹⁴⁄₂₅ dolyas
Interesting fact
The Pattern Poltina - Nicholas I (Pattern) 1845 from the Russian Empire is an interesting coin because it was minted during a time of transition for the Russian monetary system. In 1845, the Russian Empire was in the process of switching from the old system of weights and measures to the new system, which was based on the decimal system. As a result, this coin was minted with both the old and new weight systems, with the inscription "13.09" representing the weight in grams and "1845" representing the year in the Gregorian calendar. This coin is a unique example of the transition period and a testament to the historical significance of the Russian monetary system.
