20 Kopecks - Ekaterina II (ММД) 1764-1765 front 20 Kopecks - Ekaterina II (ММД) 1764-1765 back
20 Kopecks - Ekaterina II (ММД) 1764-1765 photo
© Heritage Auctions

20 Kopecks - Ekaterina II ММД

 
Silver (.750) 4.77 g 23 mm
Description
Issuer
Russian Empire
Empress
Catherine II the Great (1762-1796)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1764-1765
Value
20 Kopecks (20 Копеек) (0.20)
Currency
Rouble (1700-1917)
Composition
Silver (.750)
Weight
4.77 g
Diameter
23 mm
Shape
Round
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#63982
Rarity index
94%

Reverse

The value; date; 20 points.

Script: Cyrillic

Lettering:
∙∙∙∙∙ ∙∙∙∙∙ ∙∙∙∙∙ ∙∙∙∙∙
20
1764

Edge

Diagonal reeding

Comment

Mintmarks:
ММД - Krasny Mint, Moscow (C#63.1)
СПБ - St. Petersburg Mint (C#63.2)

Interesting fact

The 20 Kopecks coin featuring Ekaterina II (ММД) from the Russian Empire, minted between 1764 and 1765, is interesting because it was made during a time of significant economic and political change in Russia. The coin's silver content, weighing 4.77 grams, was a deliberate choice by the Russian government to increase the coin's value and stability, given the country's growing economy and trade with other European nations. This coin is a testament to Russia's efforts to modernize its currency and economy during the 18th century.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1764 ММД 520000 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 20 Kopecks - Ekaterina II (ММД) 1764-1765 coin.