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Polushka - Ekaterina II Novodel
1788 year| Copper | 2.56 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | Russian Empire |
|---|---|
| Empress | Catherine II the Great (1762-1796) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1788 |
| 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#90989 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Horseman with spear (St. George) slaying dragon. Legend under the horseman.
Script: Cyrillic
Lettering: ПОЛƔШКА
Translation: Polushka
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
The Pattern Polushka - Ekaterina II (Novodel) 1788 coin from the Russian Empire is interesting because it features a unique design that was never used on any other Russian coin. The obverse of the coin depicts a portrait of Empress Catherine II, while the reverse features a crowned eagle with outstretched wings, holding a scepter and an orb. This design was created by the Russian engraver, I.I. Novodel, and was intended to be used as a pattern for a new coinage system, but it was ultimately never adopted. As a result, the coin is highly sought after by collectors and is considered a rare and valuable piece of numismatic history.
