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Polushka - Nikolai I Warsaw
| Copper | 1.28 g | 14.5 mm |
| Issuer | Russian Empire |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Nicholas I (1825-1855) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1850-1853 |
| Value | 1 Polushka (1 Полушка) (0.0025) |
| Currency | Rouble (1700-1917) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 1.28 g |
| Diameter | 14.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#63934 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 84% |
Reverse
Value; date.
Script: Cyrillic
Lettering:
ПОЛУШКА
1850.
В.М.
Translation:
Polushka
W.M.
Edge
Plain
Comment
Mintmarks:ЕМ – Ekaterinburg Mint (C#147.1)
ВМ - Warsaw Mint (C#147.3)
Interesting fact
The Polushka coin was used as a means of payment for the Russian Empire's military forces during the Crimean War (1853-1856). It was also used as a substitute for other coins, such as the silver ruble, during times of economic hardship.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1851 ВМ | 80000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1852 ВМ | 80000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1853 ВМ | 40019 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for Polushka - Nikolai I (Warsaw) 1850-1853 coin.
