Polushka - Ekaterina II (Novodel) 1796 front Polushka - Ekaterina II (Novodel) 1796 back
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Polushka - Ekaterina II Novodel

1796 year
Copper 1.30 g 17.57 mm
Description
Issuer
Russian Empire
Empress
Catherine II the Great (1762-1796)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1796
Value
1 Polushka (1 Полушка) (0.0025)
Currency
Rouble (1700-1917)
Composition
Copper
Weight
1.30 g
Diameter
17.57 mm
Shape
Round
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#66524
Rarity index
90%

Reverse

Denomination

Script: Cyrillic

Lettering:
ПОЛУШКА
1796

Translation: Polushka

Edge

Reeded

Interesting fact

The interesting fact about the Polushka - Ekaterina II (Novodel) 1796 coin is that it was minted during the reign of Catherine the Great, who was the Empress of Russia from 1762 to 1796. She was known for her many reforms and her passion for the arts, and this coin is a testament to her legacy.