Russian Empire Polushka - Elizabeth, 1757 – 1759

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country Russian Empire Russian Empire
Currency Rouble (1700 – 1917)
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination 1 Polushka
Year 1757 – 1759
Ruler Elizabeth (1759–1762)
Composition Copper
Shape Round
Alignment Medal alignment ↑↑
Weight (g) 2.56
Diameter (mm) 18
Demonetized Yes

Description

1 Polushka from Russian Empire. Issued from 1757 to 1759. Struck in Copper. Measures 18 mm and weighs 2.56 g.

Obverse
Monogram of empress Elizabeth (EP - Elizabeth Petrovna); date.
Reverse
Horseman with spear (St. George) slaying dragon. Legend under the horseman. (Polushka)
Edge
Reeded

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
1759  1.2M 38%
1758  536K 32%
1757  1.8M 35%

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