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Polushka - Alexander II Toothed border
| Copper | 1.28 g | 14.4 mm |
| Issuer | Russian Empire |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Alexander II the Liberator (1855-1881) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1858-1866 |
| Value | 1 Polushka (1 Полушка) (0.0025) |
| Currency | Rouble (1700-1917) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 1.28 g |
| Diameter | 14.4 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#23996 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 67% |
Reverse
Crown above value and date.
Script: Cyrillic
Lettering:
ПОЛУШКА
1859.
Е.М.
Translation: Polushka
Edge
Plain
Comment
Mintmarks:Е.М. - Yekaterinburg Mint
В.М. - Warsaw Mint
NOTE: BM mintmark (Y#1.2/4) is listed as Poland G#2556
Y#1.1 - Plain border
Y#1.3 - Toothed border
Interesting fact
The Polushka coin with the toothed border, issued during the reign of Alexander II (1858-1866) was the first coin in the Russian Empire to feature a portrait of the emperor. This was a departure from the previous design, which featured an image of the Russian eagle. The change in design was intended to personalize the coinage and emphasize the power and authority of the emperor.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1861 Е.М. | 400000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1862 Е.М. | 992000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1863 Е.М. | 300000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1864 Е.М. | 403200 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1865 Е.М. | 121600 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1866 Е.М. | 326400 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for Polushka - Alexander II (Toothed border) 1858-1866 coin.
