Poltina 1853, SPB-HI, Eagle of 1854-1858 Pattern, Reverse: Crown Above Denomination Larger

Name: Монеты Poltina 1853, SPB-HI, Eagle of 1854-1858 Pattern, Reverse: Crown Above Denomination Larger
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Country: Tsarist Russia
Weight: 10.37 g
Mintage: 720,005 pcs.
Metal: Silver
Fineness: 868
Designation: Ag
Precious Metal Weight: 9 g
Denomination: Poltina
Ruler: Nicholas I
Monetary Unit: Poltina
Mintmaster Initials: SPB-HI
Uzdenikov: 1706(dot)
Bitkin: 268 (R1)
Conros: 118/50
Ilyin: 3 rubles
Petrov: none
Diameter: 28.5 mm
G: 684 ₽
VF: 40449 ₽
XF: 60287 ₽
AU: 60297 ₽

Reverse
The central part features the denomination 'MONETA POLTINA' in two lines. Above the denomination is the Crown of the Russian Empire. Below the denomination is a decorative divider consisting of two oppositely directed ornamental lines with a small circle between them, containing a raised dot in its center. Slightly below this ornamental divider is the coin's year of issue '1853', beneath which is the abbreviation 'S.P.B.' (Saint Petersburg Mint). Along the left edge of the coin is a laurel branch, and along the right edge, an oak branch. The bases of the branches are tied together with a ribbon, the knot of which forms a bow. The entire edge of the coin is stamped with protruding denticles.
Obverse
The central part depicts the State Emblem of the Russian Empire – a double-headed eagle, its heads crowned with two coronets, and a third, larger crown above them. On the eagle's breast is the coat of arms of Moscow – a shield depicting St. George the Victorious on horseback, slaying a serpent with a long spear (the serpent's head is to the right). Surrounding the shield is the chain of the Order of St. Andrew the First-Called. On the wings are depicted the titular coats of arms: on the right – Kazan, Astrakhan, and Siberian; on the left – Polish, Taurican, and Finnish. In its right talon the eagle holds a scepter, and in its left – an orb. Below the right talon is the letter 'H', below the left – the letter 'I'. The initials of Mintmaster Nikolai Iossa. The center of the obverse is enclosed within a braided border. At the top is an eight-petaled flower, visually indicating the start of the inscription: CHISTAGO SEREBRA 2 ZOLOTNIKA 10 1/2 DOLY (Pure Silver 2 Zolotniks 10 1/2 Dolya). The rim is decorated with denticles pointing towards the center.