Poltura

A Poltura was a small silver coin formerly used in Poland and Lithuania, primarily during the 17th and 18th centuries. It was equivalent to 1½ groszy (groats). The name "Poltura" is derived from the Latin "pollitura," meaning "slightly polished" or "small coin." Polturas were typically of low silver content and often subject to debasement, which led to fluctuations in their actual value relative to other currencies. Their production varied significantly depending on the ruling monarch and the economic conditions of the time. The Poltura played a role in everyday transactions, although its instability meant it wasn't always a reliable store of value. By the late 18th century, its use gradually declined as monetary reforms were implemented.