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Polushka - Ekaterina II ЕМ
| Copper | 2.56 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | Russian Empire |
|---|---|
| Empress | Catherine II the Great (1762-1796) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1766-1796 |
| Value | 1 Polushka (1 Полушка) (0.0025) |
| Currency | Rouble (1700-1917) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 2.56 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#26903 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 49% |
Reverse
Horseman with spear (St. George) slaying dragon. Legend under the horseman.
Script: Cyrillic
Lettering:
Е М
ПОЛƔШКА
Translation: Polushka
Edge
Reeded or threadlike right
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
One interesting fact about the Polushka - Ekaterina II (ЕМ) 1766-1796 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 influence on Russian history and culture.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1766 ЕМ | 3107000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1767 ЕМ | 4311000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1768 ЕМ | 5684000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1769 ЕМ | 3778000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1770 ЕМ | 6040000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1771 ЕМ | 4470000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1772 ЕМ | 960000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1773 ЕМ | 198000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1775 ЕМ | 378000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1786 ЕМ | 450000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1789 ЕМ | 2037000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1790 ЕМ | 1018999 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1794 ЕМ | 9000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1795 ЕМ | 71000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1796 ЕМ | 261000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for Polushka - Ekaterina II (ЕМ) 1766-1796 coin.
