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5 Roubles - Catherine II СПБ
| Gold (.917) | 8.26 g | 25 mm |
| Issuer | Russian Empire |
|---|---|
| Empress | Catherine II the Great (1762-1796) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1762-1763 |
| Value | 5 Roubles (5 Рублей) |
| Currency | Rouble (1700-1917) |
| Composition | Gold (.917) |
| Weight | 8.26 g |
| Diameter | 25 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#60069 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
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
6 2
Translation: Imperial Russian coin, value of five Roubles
Edge
Diagonal reeding
Interesting fact
The 5 Roubles - Catherine II (СПБ) 1762-1763 coin from the Russian Empire is interesting because it was minted during the reign of Catherine the Great, who was known for her extensive collection of coins and medals. In fact, she was responsible for the creation of the first Russian coin museum, which was established in 1764. This coin, made of gold (.917) and weighing 8.26g, is a rare and valuable example of the coinage from that era, and its preservation in such good condition is a testament to the careful handling and storage practices of the time.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1762 СПБ | 20913 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1763 СПБ | 7515 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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 (СПБ) 1762-1763 coin.
