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Polushka - Ekaterina II Pattern
| Issuer | Imperial Russian Mint |
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| Year | 1789 |
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| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
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| Obverse description | Central field features the interlaced Cyrillic monogram of Empress Catherine II (Ekaterina II), rendered in an ornate cursive style beneath an imperial crown. The date 1789 is positioned symmetrically across the lower portion of the monogram, with '17' to the left and '89' to the right. The entire device is framed by a wreath of laurel and oak branches tied at the base, a classic emblem of imperial authority. The composition is bold and symmetrical, typical of late 18th-century Russian coinage design. |
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| Obverse script | Cyrillic |
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| Reverse description | Central device depicts St. George as an armoured horseman on a rearing horse, thrusting a spear downward to slay a dragon beneath the horse's hooves, a traditional heraldic motif of the Russian Empire. The mintmaster initials and denomination legend appear below the horseman in Cyrillic script. The design is contained within a plain circular field, with no additional border ornamentation, consistent with the restrained style of pattern coinage of the period. |
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