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Polushka - Ekaterina II КМ
| Copper | - | - |
| Issuer | Russian Empire |
|---|---|
| Empress | Catherine II the Great (1762-1796) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1783-1795 |
| Value | 1 Polushka (1 Полушка) (0.0025) |
| Currency | Rouble (1700-1917) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#101904 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 87% |
Reverse
Horseman with spear (St. George) slaying dragon. Legend under the horseman.
Script: Cyrillic
Lettering:
К М
ПОЛƔШКА
Translation:
KM
Polushka
Edge
Diagonal reeding
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 Polushka - Ekaterina II (КМ) 1783-1795 coin from the Russian Empire made of Copper is interesting because it was used as a means of payment during the reign of Catherine the Great, who was known for her extensive territorial expansion and cultural reforms.
