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Polushka - Alexander II Warsaw Mint; small crown
1861 year| Copper | 1.28 g | 14.25 mm |
| Issuer | Russian Empire |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Alexander II the Liberator (1855-1881) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1861 |
| Value | 1 Polushka (1 Полушка) (0.0025) |
| Currency | Rouble (1700-1917) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 1.28 g |
| Diameter | 14.25 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#95155 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 91% |
Reverse
Crown above value and date.
Script: Cyrillic
Lettering:
ПОЛУШКА
1861
В.М.
Translation:
Polushka
W.M.
Edge
Plain
Comment
Mintmarks:Е.М. - Yekaterinburg Mint
В.М. - Warsaw Mint
Interesting fact
The Polushka coin bearing the image of Alexander II, minted in 1861 at the Warsaw Mint, was the first coin to feature the Russian emperor's portrait. This was a significant departure from the previous coinage system, which had featured only the Russian coat of arms. The introduction of the emperor's portrait on the coinage was seen as a symbol of the increasing power and influence of the Russian monarchy.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1861 В.М. | 3160000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for Polushka - Alexander II (Warsaw Mint; small crown) 1861 coin.
