12 Poltina, Anna, Russia, 1730

1/2 Poltina, Anna, Russia, 1730

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Description (Brief)
One (1) 1/2 poltina coin, Anna
Russia, 1730
Obverse Image: Bust of Anna facing right.
Obverse Text: БМ / АННАIМПЕРАТРИЦАIСАМОДЕРЖВСЕРОСИСКАЯ [Anna the Empress and Autocrat of all Russia]
Reverse Image: Russian Empire coat-of-arms, a double-headed eagle grasping an orb and scepter in its talons.
Reverse Text: 1730 [Half Poltina]
Description
This half poltina coin was minted in 1730 during the reign of Anna Ivanovna, who took the throne after Peter II's death in 1730. Anna ruled Russia from 1730-1740.
Location
Currently not on view
Object Name
coin
date made
1730
ruler
Anna
place made
Russia
Physical Description
silver (overall material)
Measurements
overall: 25.5 mm; 1 in
ID Number
NU.NU62860
catalog number
NU62860
accession number
228217
Credit Line
Willis H. du Pont
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Data Source
National Museum of American History
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