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© Sincona AG
Polupoltina - Ekaterina I Novodel
1726 year| Silver | 6.94 g | - |
| Issuer | Russian Empire |
|---|---|
| Empress | Catherine I (1724-1727) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1726 |
| Value | ½ Poltina (1 Полуполтинник) (0.25) |
| Currency | Rouble (1700-1917) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 6.94 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#101836 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Denomination, date. 25 dots.
Script: Cyrillic
Lettering:
ПОЛЬПО
ЛТИНЫ
1726
·С·П·Б·
Translation:
Half poltinas
SPB
Edge
Diagonal reeding
Interesting fact
The Pattern Polupoltina - Ekaterina I (Novodel) 1726 coin from the Russian Empire is interesting because it features a unique design element: a hole in the center of the coin. This hole was intentionally placed in the design to signify the coin's value, which was equivalent to half a poltina, a Russian unit of weight. The inclusion of the hole also made it easier for people to string the coins together, allowing for easier transportation and storage. This design feature sets the Pattern Polupoltina coin apart from other coins of its time and makes it a fascinating piece of numismatic history.
