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Polushka - Catherine II
| Copper | 1.60 g | 18 mm |
| Issuer | Siberia (Russia) |
|---|---|
| Empress | Catherine II (1762-1796) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1764-1779 |
| Value | 1 Polushka (1 Полушка) (0.0025) |
| Currency | Rouble (1700-1917) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 1.60 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Thickness | 1 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#17965 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 46% |
Reverse
Value, date in crowned cartouche.
Script: Cyrillic
Lettering:
СИБИРСКАЯ ∙ МОНЕТА ∙ + ∙
ПОЛУ
ШКА∙
1772
Translation:
Siberian coin
Polushka
Edge
Diagonal reeding
Comment
КМ – Suzun Mint ("Kolyvan copper").Interesting fact
The Polushka coin featuring Catherine II, issued from 1764 to 1779 in Siberia, Russia, is interesting because it was made during a time when the Russian Empire was expanding its borders and influence, and Siberia was an important region for the empire's economic and political growth. The coin's design, which includes an image of Catherine II, symbolizes the power and authority of the Russian monarchy during that time. Additionally, the fact that it was made of copper, a common metal used for coinage during that era, highlights the resourcefulness and practicality of the Russian Empire in using locally available materials for currency production.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1770 КМ | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1771 КМ | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for Polushka - Catherine II 1764-1779 coin.