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Polushka - Ekaterina II
| Copper | 2.56 g | 18 mm |
| Issuer | Russian Empire |
|---|---|
| Empress | Catherine II the Great (1762-1796) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1789-1795 |
| Value | 1 Polushka (1 Полушка) (0.0025) |
| Currency | Rouble (1700-1917) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 2.56 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#101900 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
Horseman with spear (St. George) slaying dragon. Legend under the horseman.
Script: Cyrillic
Lettering: ПОЛƔШКА
Translation: Polushka
Edge
Reeded
Comment
Mintmarks:ЕМ - Ekaterinburg Mint (C#55.3)
КМ - Suzun Mint (C# 55.4)
Without mintmark - Krasny Mint or Anninsky Mint (C#55.2)
Interesting fact
The interesting fact about the Polushka - Ekaterina II 1789-1795 coin is that it was minted during the reign of Catherine the Great, who was the Empress of Russia from 1762 until her death in 1796. She was known for her many reforms and her patronage of the arts, and this coin is a tangible representation of her impact on Russian history.
