© Stacks Bowers
© Stacks Bowers
2 Roubles - Catherine II
1766 year| Gold (.917) | 2.62 g | 17.5 mm |
| Issuer | Russian Empire |
|---|---|
| Empress | Catherine II the Great (1762-1796) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1766 |
| Value | 2 Roubles (2 Рублей) |
| Currency | Rouble (1700-1917) |
| Composition | Gold (.917) |
| Weight | 2.62 g |
| Diameter | 17.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#102608 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Russian double-headed eagle, date above, denomination below.
Script: Cyrillic
Lettering:
17 66
· МОН · ЦЕНА · ДВА · РƔБЛI ·
Translation: Coin value of two Roubles
Edge
Diagonal reeding
Interesting fact
The 2 Roubles - Catherine II 1766 coin was minted during the reign of Catherine the Great, who was the Empress of Russia from 1762 until her death in 1796. She was known for her many reforms and her patronage of the arts, and this coin is a testament to her legacy. The coin's design features an image of Catherine II on the obverse (front) side, and the Russian coat of arms on the reverse (back) side. The coin was made of gold (.917) and weighs 2.62 grams. It's a rare and valuable coin that is highly sought after by collectors today.
