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10 Kopecks - Ekaterina II Novodel
1796 year| Copper | 51.19 g | 48 mm |
| Issuer | Russian Empire |
|---|---|
| Empress | Catherine II the Great (1762-1796) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1796 |
| Value | 10 Kopecks (10 Копеек) (0.10) |
| Currency | Rouble (1700-1917) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 51.19 g |
| Diameter | 48 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#90779 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Denomination; year.
Script: Cyrillic
Lettering:
10
ДЕСЯТЬ
КОПѢЕКЪ
1796
Translation:
Ten Kopecks
1796
Interesting fact
The Pattern 10 Kopecks - Ekaterina II (Novodel) 1796 coin from the Russian Empire is interesting because it features a unique design that was never used on any other Russian coin. The obverse of the coin depicts a portrait of Empress Catherine II, while the reverse features a depiction of a crowned eagle holding a scepter and a shield with the Russian coat of arms. This design was created by the artist I.A. Shchedrin, who was a prominent sculptor and engraver at the time. The coin was minted in 1796 as a pattern coin, meaning it was not intended for circulation but rather as a trial or sample coin. It is made of copper and weighs 51.19 grams. Today, this coin is highly sought after by collectors and is considered a rare and valuable piece of numismatic history.
