Polushka 1718, Old Type, Small Flan
Coins-Tsarist Coins
- Country: Tsarist Russia
- Weight: 1.59 g.
- Metal: Copper
- Designation: Cu
- Denomination: Polushka
- Ruler: Peter I
- Monetary Unit: Polushka
- Summary: Uzdenikov 2402 (line with two dots)
- Bitkin: 3766 (R4)
- Ilyin: 50 rubles
- Diameter: 15 mm
- Reverse
The central part features the denomination in two lines: POLUSHKA. Below, the year of mintage is indicated in Old Slavonic: ҂АѰИI 1718. Around the circumference, near the rim, runs the inscription: POVELITEL VSEIA ROSII. The rim is decorated with dots. - Obverse
The center of the obverse is occupied by the coat of arms of the Russian Empire—a double-headed eagle. Both heads of the eagle bear crowns, and a third, larger crown is placed between them. In its right talon, the eagle holds a scepter, and in its left, an orb. Around the eagle is the inscription: TSAR PETR ALEKSIEVICH. The rim consists of dots.
