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Poltina - Peter I
1705 year| Silver (.833) | 14 g | 34 mm |
| Issuer | Russian Empire |
|---|---|
| Tsar | Peter I the Great (1682-1721) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1705 |
| Value | 1 Poltina (1 Полти́на) (0.5) |
| Currency | Rouble (1700-1917) |
| Composition | Silver (.833) |
| Weight | 14 g |
| Diameter | 34 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#101850 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Crowned double-headed eagle. Value, date.
Script: Cyrillic
Lettering: МАНЕТА ДОБРАѦ ЦЕНА ПОЛТИНА ҂АΨЕ
Translation: Good coin, worth a Poltina 1705
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
The Poltina coin, issued during the reign of Peter I in 1705, was the first coin in the Russian Empire to feature a portrait of the ruling monarch. This was a departure from the traditional design of Russian coins, which had previously featured the Moscow Kremlin or other symbols of the state. The inclusion of Peter I's portrait on the coin was a nod to the growing influence of Western culture in Russia and marked a shift towards a more personalized and centralized form of governance.
