20 Kopecks - Ekaterina II 1778-1781 front 20 Kopecks - Ekaterina II 1778-1781 back
20 Kopecks - Ekaterina II 1778-1781 photo
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20 Kopecks - Ekaterina II

 
Silver (.750) 4.77 g 25 mm
Description
Issuer
Russian Empire
Empress
Catherine II the Great (1762-1796)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1778-1781
Value
20 Kopecks (20 Копеек) (0.20)
Currency
Rouble (1700-1917)
Composition
Silver (.750)
Weight
4.77 g
Diameter
25 mm
Shape
Round
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#91600
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Double headed eagle with crown, denomination centered, date below.
20 points.

Script: Cyrillic

Lettering:
∙∙∙∙∙ ∙∙∙∙∙ ∙∙∙∙∙ ∙∙∙∙∙
20
1778

Edge

Threadlike

Interesting fact

The 20 Kopecks coin featuring Ekaterina II, also known as Catherine the Great, was minted during her reign from 1778 to 1781. It's made of silver with a purity of .750, which means it contains 75% silver and 25% other metals. The coin weighs 4.77 grams and has a diameter of 27mm. It's a rare and valuable coin among collectors, especially those interested in Russian history and numismatics.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1778 СПБ 630000 - - - - - -
1779 СПБ 535000 - - - - - -

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 1778-1781 coin.