15 Kopecks - Ekaterina II 1783-1794 front 15 Kopecks - Ekaterina II 1783-1794 back
15 Kopecks - Ekaterina II 1783-1794 photo
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15 Kopecks - Ekaterina II

 
Silver (.750) 3.56 g 22 mm
Description
Issuer
Russian Empire
Empress
Catherine II the Great (1762-1796)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1783-1794
Value
15 Kopecks (15 Копеек) (0.15)
Currency
Rouble (1700-1917)
Composition
Silver (.750)
Weight
3.56 g
Diameter
22 mm
Shape
Round
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#91546
Rarity index
78%

Reverse

Denomination inside circle on the chest of crowned double-headed eagle. 15 points.

Script: Cyrillic

Lettering:
∙∙∙∙∙ ∙∙∙∙∙ ∙∙∙∙∙
15
1784

Edge

Threadlike

Interesting fact

The 15 Kopecks coin featuring Ekaterina II, minted between 1783 and 1794, is an interesting piece of history. One fascinating fact about this coin is that it was made of silver, specifically .750 silver, which means it contains 75% silver and 25% other metals. This is notable because silver coins were widely used in the Russian Empire at the time, and the use of silver in coinage was a symbol of the country's wealth and power. Additionally, the fact that the coin weighs 3.56 grams suggests that it was made with a significant amount of care and attention to detail, as the weight of a coin can impact its value and usefulness in trade. Overall, this coin offers a glimpse into the rich history of the Russian Empire and its monetary system during the late 18th and early 19th centuries.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1784 СПБ 2168000 - - - - - -
1785 СПБ 2500400 - - - - - -
1787 СПБ 3200000 - - - - - -
1788 СПБ 1634000 - - - - - -
1789 СПБ 1200000 - - - - - -
1790 СПБ 2024667 - - - - - -
1791 СПБ 960000 - - - - - -
1792 СПБ 1400000 - - - - - -
1793 СПБ 440000 - - - - - -
1794 СПБ 2000000 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 15 Kopecks - Ekaterina II 1783-1794 coin.