© Sincona AG
© Sincona AG
2 Roubles - Catherine II Novodel
1766 year| Gold (.917) | 2.62 g | 17.5 mm |
| Issuer | Russian Empire |
|---|---|
| Empress | Catherine II the Great (1762-1796) |
| Type | Pattern |
| 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#102609 |
|---|---|
| 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 Pattern 2 Roubles - Catherine II (Novodel) 1766 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 Catherine II, while the reverse features a crowned eagle with outstretched wings, holding a scepter and an orb. This design was intended to symbolize the power and authority of the Russian Empire, and it was only used on a small number of coins minted during Catherine II's reign.
