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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 | 1778-1782 |
| 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#96960 |
|---|---|
| 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 РОССIЙС МОН·ЦЕНА ПЯТЬ·РƔБ
1 7
8 1
Translation: Imperial Russian coin, value of five Roubles
Edge
Diagonal reeding
Interesting fact
The 5 Roubles - Catherine II 1778-1782 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 military conquests and cultural achievements, and her reign is often referred to as the "Golden Age" of Russia. 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 composition reflects the wealth and power of the Russian Empire during this time period.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1778 СПБ | 23000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1780 СПБ | 26000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1781 СПБ | 62543 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1782 СПБ | 39000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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 1778-1782 coin.
