Poltina - Peter I ND
1710 year| Silver (.833) | 14 g | 34 mm |
| Issuer | Russian Empire |
|---|---|
| Tsar | Peter I the Great (1682-1721) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1710 |
| 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#101853 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Crowned double-headed eagle. Value.
Script: Cyrillic
Lettering: МОСКОВСКИI ∙ ПОЛТIНА ∙
Translation: Moscow poltina
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
The Poltina coin, issued during the reign of Peter I of the Russian Empire in 1710, is interesting because it was the first coin to feature the image of a Russian ruler. Prior to this, coins in Russia had featured the image of the Russian Orthodox Church's patron saint, Saint George. This change in design marked a significant shift in the country's political and cultural identity, as it emphasized the power and authority of the Russian monarchy.
