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Poltina - Peter I
| Silver (.833) | 14 g | 34 mm |
| Issuer | Russian Empire |
|---|---|
| Tsar | Peter I the Great (1682-1721) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1701-1705 |
| 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#26977 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Crowned double-headed eagle.
Script: Cyrillic
Lettering: МАНЕТА ДОБРАѦ ЦЕНА ПОЛТИНА ҂АΨЕ
Translation: Good coin, worth a Poltina 1705
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
The Poltina coin was used as a means of payment for the Russian military during the Great Northern War, which lasted from 1700 to 1721. The coin was named after the Russian word for "poltin," which means "half," as it was equal to half the value of a ruble, the standard unit of currency in Russia at the time. The use of the Poltina coin helped to finance the war efforts and played a significant role in the Russian economy during this period.
