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© Sincona AG
Poltina - Peter I
1723 year| Silver (.728) | 14.22 g | 33 mm |
| Issuer | Russian Empire |
|---|---|
| Tsar | Peter I the Great (1682-1721) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1723 |
| Value | 1 Poltina (1 Полти́на) (0.5) |
| Currency | Rouble (1700-1917) |
| Composition | Silver (.728) |
| Weight | 14.22 g |
| Diameter | 33 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#101856 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Two-headed eagle with a crown above. Denomination; date.
Script: Cyrillic
Lettering: МОНЕТА ∙ НОВАѦ ∙ ЦЕНА ∙ ПОЛТНIА ∙ 1∙7∙2∙3
Translation: New coin, worth a Poltina
Edge
Smooth with inscription
Lettering: * ПОЛТIННIКЪ * КРАСНАГО ДЕНЕЖНАГО ДВОРА
Translation: Poltinnik of Krasny Mint
Interesting fact
The Poltina coin, issued during the reign of Peter I in the Russian Empire, has an interesting feature. Despite being made of silver, it was designed with a unique .728 silver purity level, which is slightly lower than the standard .999 purity level used in many other silver coins. This unusual purity level was likely chosen to make the coin more durable and resistant to wear and tear, as silver with a lower purity level is often harder and less prone to scratches or damage. This coin's unique composition makes it stand out among other coins of its time and adds to its historical and numismatic significance.
