Polushka (1/4 Kopek) 1774 ЕМ (Russia, Catherine II)
Photo by: Roma Numismatics Ltd.
Specification
- MetalCopper
- Weight2,56 g
- Diameter17,5 - 19,5 mm
- EdgeReeded
- Aspect ratioMedallic (↑↑)
Description
- CountryRussia
- PeriodCatherine II
- DenominationPolushka (1/4 Kopek)
- Year1774
- RulerCatherine II (Empress of Russia)
- MintYekaterinburg
- PurposeCirculation

Auction prices
Find out the current coin value of the Russian Polushka (1/4 Kopek) 1774 with mark ЕМ. This copper coin from the times of Catherine II struck at the Yekaterinburg Mint. Wondering how much a coin like this is worth? The record price belongs to the lot 297 sold at the Roma Numismatics Ltd. auction for GBP 150. Bidding took place July 7, 2023.
How much is the copper coin of Catherine II Polushka (1/4 Kopek) 1774 ЕМ?
According to the latest data as of December 6, 2025 the average price of a coin Polushka (1/4 Kopek) 1774 with mark ЕМ is 120 USD. The coin is made of non-precious metal, so in poor condition it may have extremely low value and liquidity.
Where does our service get data on the current price of the Polushka (1/4 Kopek) 1774 with mark ЕМ?
The information on the current value of the Russian coin Polushka (1/4 Kopek) 1774 with the letters ЕМ is based on actual auction sales of similar specimens. To reflect the current price level, our service monitors over 590 numismatic companies and records auction results in the coin catalog and auction archive. Please note that the exact value depends directly on the coin's condition, so the average price serves only as an approximate estimate.
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