Peter I the Great (1689–1725). Half-ruble or poltina, large eagle, 1707 novodel, Kadashevsky.

Obverse: + ЦPЬ· ΠETPЪ· AЛEξIEBИЧЪ: B: P: П +. Laureate, cuirassed, and draped bust facing right.
Reverse: MOCKBOCKИI - ПОЛТИННИКЪ. A crowned double-headed eagle with outspread wings holding a globe surmounted by a cross and a scepter; below, (date).
Bitkin H574; Silver - 37 mm - 12 h
Top Pop: this is the only graded specimen! From the Ira & Larry Goldberg Sale 36, May 28, 2006, lot 3342.
NGC MS 64 (1874155-003).
Modern reissue with a smooth edge. Virtually in mint condition, with only minute marks and a very attractive iridescent collector’s patina. Nearly Proof.

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