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2 Ducats - Peter I Double Chervonets; Trade Coinage
| Gold (.969) | 6.94 g | 25 mm |
| Issuer | Russian Empire |
|---|---|
| Tsar | Peter I the Great (1682-1721) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Years | 1701-1702 |
| Value | 2 Ducats (2 Червонца) (5) |
| Currency | Rouble (1700-1917) |
| Composition | Gold (.969) |
| Weight | 6.94 g |
| Diameter | 25 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#102776 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Crown above crowned double-headed eagle, shield on breast, date.
Script: Cyrillic
Lettering:
ВСЕЯРУССИИ ∙ САМОДЕРЖЕЦЬ
҂АΨА
Translation:
Autocrat of all Russia
1701
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 2 Ducats - Peter I (Double Chervonets; Trade Coinage) 1701-1702 from Russian Empire is that it was minted during the reign of Peter the Great, who was the ruler of Russia from 1682 until his death in 1725. Peter the Great implemented numerous reforms aimed at modernizing Russia, and the minting of this coin was likely a part of his efforts to promote trade and commerce within the empire.
