Poltina 1744, MMD
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- Country: Tsarist Russia
- Weight: 12.93 g
- Mintage: 106000 pcs.
- Metal: Silver
- Fineness: 802
- Designation: Ag
- Precious Metal Weight: 10.37 g
- Denomination: poltina
- Ruler: Elizabeth
- Monetary Unit: Poltina
- Mintmark: MMD
- Bitkin: 146, 147 (R)
- Konros: 105/3
- Petrov: 3 rubles
- Diameter: 33 mm
- G: 853 ₽
- VG: 12171 ₽
- F: 4357 ₽
- VF: 35337 ₽
- XF: 49586 ₽
- AU: 400000 ₽
- Reverse
The center of the reverse is occupied by the coat of arms of the Russian Empire—a double-headed eagle, both heads of which bear crowns. A third, larger crown is above and between 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). A chain with the Order of St. Andrew the First-Called surrounds the shield. In the eagle's right talon is a scepter, in the left an orb. Above the eagle is the minting year—'1744'. Around the eagle, facing inward, is the text: MONETA•POLTINA• - Obverse
The center of the obverse features the right-facing profile of Russian Empress Elizabeth I Petrovna. Below is the abbreviation 'M•M•D' (Moscow Mint). From left to right along the edge in an arc runs the inscription: B•M•ELISAVET•I•IMP: ISAMOD: VSEROS:
