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Polupoltinnik - Ekaterina II

 
Silver (.750) 5.97 g 24 mm
Description
Issuer
Russian Empire
Empress
Catherine II the Great (1762-1796)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1779-1781
Value
½ Poltina (1 Полуполтинник) (0.25)
Currency
Rouble (1700-1917)
Composition
Silver (.750)
Weight
5.97 g
Diameter
24 mm
Shape
Round
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#91760
Rarity index
95%

Reverse

Two-headed eagle with a crown above. Denomination; date.

Script: Cyrillic

Lettering:
17 81
ПОЛУПОЛТИННИКЪ

Translation: Polupoltinnik

Edge

Threadlike

Comment

Initials:
ӨΛ (ФЛ) - Fedor Lesnikov
АГ - Avraam Gocius

Interesting fact

The Polupoltinnik - Ekaterina II 1779-1781 coin from the Russian Empire features a unique design element: a crowned double-headed eagle on the obverse (front side), symbolizing the unity of the Russian Empire and its Orthodox Church.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1779 СПБ ӨΛ 394400 - - - - - -
1781 СПБ АГ 336000 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for Polupoltinnik - Ekaterina II 1779-1781 coin.