Polushka 1774, EM
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- Country: Tsarist Russia
- Weight: 2.56 g
- Metal: Copper
- Designation: Cu
- Denomination: polushka
- Ruler: Catherine II
- Currency unit: Polushka
- Mintmaster initials: EM
- Bitkin: 754 (R4)
- Konros: 236/9
- Ilyin: none
- Petrov: none
- Diameter: 17.5 mm
- F: 29835 ₽
- Reverse
In the central part is the monogram of Catherine II. Above the monogram is the imperial crown. On both sides of the monogram are the digits of the coin's year of issue: on the left '17', on the right '74' (1774). In the left part of the coin, along the edge, runs a laurel branch, and in the right part a palm branch. At the base, the branches are tied with a ribbon, the knot of which forms a bow. - Obverse
In the central part of the obverse is St. George the Victorious on horseback, slaying a serpent with a long spear (the serpent's head is on the right). Beneath the horse are the letters 'E' and 'M'. Along the lower edge is a curved ribbon with the denomination of the coin: ПОЛꙊШКА (POLUSHKA).
