Katalog
| Emittent | Russian Partition of Poland |
|---|---|
| Jahr | 1842-1850 |
| Typ | Standard circulation coin |
| Nennwert | 50 Groszy = 25 Kopěek (5⁄3) |
| Währung | Congress Poland - Złoty (1815-1841) |
| Material | Silver (.868) |
| Gewicht | 5.18 g |
| Durchmesser | 24.5 mm |
| Dicke | |
| Form | Round |
| Prägetechnik | |
| Ausrichtung | |
| Stempelschneider | |
| Im Umlauf bis | |
| Referenz(en) | Gum#2546, C#131 |
| Aversbeschreibung | Two-headed eagle with a crown above |
|---|---|
| Aversschrift | |
| Averslegende | ЧИСТАГО СЕРЕБРА 1 ЗОЛОТНИКЪ 5 1/4 ДОЛЕЙ M W |
| Reversbeschreibung | Denomination and date surrounded by wreaths |
| Reversschrift | |
| Reverslegende | 25 КОПѢЕКЪ 50 GROSZY 1847 |
| Rand | Slant reeded |
| Prägestätte | |
| Auflage |
1842 MW - - 56 518 1843 MW - - 27 616 1844 MW - - 1845 MW - - 51 738 1846 MW - - 561 263 1847 MW - - 484 511 1848 MW - - 167 605 1850 MW - - 148 863 |
| Numisquare-ID | 1191428680 |
| Zusätzliche Informationen |
Historical Context: This 50 Groszy / 25 Kopěek silver coin, minted in Warszawa (1842-1850), embodies the Russian Partition of Poland under Emperor Nikolai I. After the November Uprising, Poland was increasingly integrated into the Russian Empire. Nikolai I's reign (1825-1855) imposed autocratic rule and Russification. The coin's dual Polish Groszy and Russian Kopeck denominations vividly illustrate the enforced monetary system, assimilating the Polish economy while acknowledging local usage during profound political subjugation.
Artistry: The design follows the neoclassical aesthetic of 19th-century imperial coinage. The obverse prominently features the crowned Imperial