1 Kopeck - Ekaterina II ТМ
1787 year| Copper | 10.24 g | 27 mm |
| Issuer | Russian Empire |
|---|---|
| Empress | Catherine II the Great (1762-1796) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1787 |
| Value | 1 Kopeck (1 Копейка) (0.01) |
| Currency | Rouble (1700-1917) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 10.24 g |
| Diameter | 27 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#101956 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Horseman with spear (St. George) slaying dragon. Legend under the horseman.
Script: Cyrillic
Lettering:
Т М
КОПЕИКА
Translation: Kopeck
Edge
Diagonal reeding
Comment
Mintmarks:ЕМ – Ekaterinburg Mint (C#57.2)
ММ – Krasny Mint, Moscow (C#57.4)
СПМ – St. Petersburg Mint (C#57.5)
ТМ – Tauric Mint, Feodosiya (C#57.3)
Without mintmark - (C#57.1) Krasny Mint, Moscow or Anninskiy Mint
Interesting fact
The 1 Kopeck coin from the Russian Empire featuring Ekaterina II (ТМ) and made of copper is interesting because it was produced during a time of great change and expansion for Russia. Ekaterina II, also known as Catherine the Great, ruled Russia from 1762 to 1796 and was known for her many reforms and military conquests. During her reign, Russia expanded its borders and became one of the great powers of Europe. The coin, which was minted in 1787, is a tangible reminder of this period of Russian history and the influence of Ekaterina II.
