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5 Roubles - Catherine II
| Gold (.917) | 6.54 g | 23 mm |
| Issuer | Russian Empire |
|---|---|
| Empress | Catherine II the Great (1762-1796) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1766-1777 |
| Value | 5 Roubles (5 Рублей) |
| Currency | Rouble (1700-1917) |
| Composition | Gold (.917) |
| Weight | 6.54 g |
| Diameter | 23 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#26941 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Crowned coats of arms of four tsardoms: Moscow (top), Astrakhan (left), Kazan (right), Siberia (bottom). Coat of arms of Russian Empire in the centre.
Script: Cyrillic
Lettering:
IМПРСКАЯ РОССIИС МОН·ЦЕНА ПЯТЬ·РƔБ
1 7
5 6
Translation: Imperial Russian coin, value of five Roubles
Edge
Diagonal reeding
Comment
Initials: ТI - Timofei IvanovInteresting fact
The 5 Roubles - Catherine II 1766-1777 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 reflection of her efforts to promote the Russian economy and culture. 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 use of gold in the coin's minting process was a symbol of the empire's wealth and power.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1766 СПБ | 34200 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1767 СПБ | 90000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1768 СПБ | 19700 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1769 СПБ | 16000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1770 СПБ | 16000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1771 СПБ | 12000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1772 СПБ | 14054 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1773 СПБ | 15525 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1774 СПБ | 15350 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1775 СПБ | 10000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1776 СПБ | 20310 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5 Roubles - Catherine II 1766-1777 coin.
