Poltina 1743, MMD
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- Country: Tsarist Russia
- Weight: 12.93 g
- Mintage: 166000 pcs.
- Metal: Silver
- Fineness: 802
- Designation: Ag
- Precious Metal Weight: 10.37 g
- Denomination: Poltina
- Ruler: Elizabeth
- Monetary Unit: Poltina
- Mintmark: MMD
- Summary: Uzdenikov 0786
- Bitkin: 142, 143, 144, 145 (R)
- Conros: 105/2
- Petrov: 4 rubles
- Diameter: 33 mm
- G: 853 ₽
- F: 2377 ₽
- VF: 27546 ₽
- XF: 62425 ₽
- AU: 134057 ₽
- UNC: 132500 ₽
- 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 chest 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). Around the shield is the chain of the Order of St. Andrew the Apostle the First-Called. In the eagle's right talon is a scepter, in the left—an orb. Above the eagle is the year of mintage: '1743'. 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:
