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Poltina - Pavel I

 
Silver (.868) 10.37 g 29 mm
Description
Issuer
Russian Empire
Emperor
Paul I (1796-1801)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1798-1801
Value
1 Poltina (1 Полти́на) (0.5)
Currency
Rouble (1700-1917)
Composition
Silver (.868)
Weight
10.37 g
Diameter
29 mm
Shape
Round
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#26976
Rarity index
90%

Reverse

Words from Psalm 115:1 in a square frame: "Not to us, not to us, but to your name"

Script: Cyrillic

Lettering:
НЕ НАМЪ,
НЕ НАМЪ,
А ИМЯНИ
ТВОЕМУ.
С∙М∙ М∙Б

Translation:
Not to us,
Not to us,
But for the name
of Thee
SM MB

Edge

Diagonal reeding, right

Comment

Initials:
МБ - Mikhail Bobrovshikov
ОМ - Osip Meijer
ФЦ - Fedor Cetreus
АИ - Alexey Ivanov

Interesting fact

The Poltina coin was minted during the reign of Paul I of Russia, who was known for his eccentricities and tyrannical behavior. One of his most notable actions was his attempt to change the Russian currency system, which led to the creation of the Poltina coin. The coin was intended to replace the existing currency, the ruble, but it ultimately failed and was withdrawn from circulation. Despite this, the Poltina coin remains a fascinating piece of Russian history and a sought-after collector's item.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1798 СМ МБ 284001 - - - - - -
1799 СМ МБ 284001 - - - - - -
1800 СМ ОМ 347997 - - - - - -
1801 СМ ФЦ 330003 - - - - - -

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