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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 | 1723-1724 |
| 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#26959 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Two-headed eagle with a crown above. Denomination; date.
Script: Cyrillic
Lettering: МОНЕТА ∙ НОВАА ∙ ЦЕНА ∙ ПОЛТIНА 1724
Translation: New coin, worth a Poltina
Edge
Smooth with inscription
Lettering: * ПОЛТIННIКЪ * КРАСНАГО ДЕНЕЖНАГО ДВОРА
Translation: Poltinnik of Krasny Mint
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Poltina coin is that it was minted during the reign of Peter the Great, who was the ruler of the Russian Empire from 1682 to 1725. Peter the Great implemented numerous reforms aimed at modernizing Russia, and the minting of the Poltina coin was part of his efforts to create a standardized currency system for the empire. The coin's design features an image of Peter the Great on one side and the Russian coat of arms on the other, symbolizing the power and authority of the Russian Empire during that time.
