Russian Empire Polupoltinnik - Ekaterina II, 1779 – 1781
Information
Country
Russian Empire
Russian Empire
Currency
Rouble
(1700 – 1917)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
½ Poltina
Year
1779 – 1781
Ruler
Catherine II the Great
(1762–1796)
Composition
Silver (.750)
Shape
Round
Alignment
Medal alignment ↑↑
Weight (g)
5.97
Diameter (mm)
24
Demonetized
Yes
Description
½ Poltina from Russian Empire. Issued from 1779 to 1781. Struck in Silver (.750). Measures 24 mm and weighs 5.97 g.
- Obverse
- Bust of Catherine II right. (Abbreviated: By God’s grace Ekaterina II Empress and Autocrat of all Russia SPB)
- Reverse
- Two-headed eagle with a crown above. Denomination; date. (Polupoltinnik)
- Edge
- Threadlike
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1781 СПБ АГ | 336K | St. Petersburg Mint | ||
| 1779 СПБ | — | St. Petersburg Mint | ||
| 1779 СПБ ӨΛ | 394.4K | St. Petersburg Mint |
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