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Poltina - Peter I
| Silver (.728) | 14.22 g | 33 mm |
| Issuer | Russian Empire |
|---|---|
| Tsar | Peter I the Great (1682-1721) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1723-1725 |
| 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#26958 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Two-headed eagle with a crown above. Denomination; date.
Script: Cyrillic
Lettering: МОНЕТА НОВАА ЦЕНА ПОЛТIНА 1725
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 was used as a means of payment for the Russian Empire's military forces during the reign of Peter the Great. It was a silver coin that was valued at 1/4 of a ruble and was used to pay soldiers, sailors, and other military personnel. The coin was minted from 1723 to 1725 and features an image of Peter the Great on one side and the Russian coat of arms on the other. Despite its relatively low value, the Poltina coin played an important role in the Russian Empire's military operations and was an important part of the empire's economy during this time period.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1723 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for Poltina - Peter I 1723-1725 coin.
