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Denga - Ekaterina II КМ
| Copper | 5.12 g | 21 mm |
| Issuer | Russian Empire |
|---|---|
| Empress | Catherine II the Great (1762-1796) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1783-1795 |
| Value | 1 Denga (1 Деньга) (0.005) |
| Currency | Rouble (1700-1917) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 5.12 g |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#45137 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 79% |
Reverse
Horseman with spear (St. George) slaying dragon. Legend under the horseman.
Script: Cyrillic
Lettering:
К М
ДЕНГА
Translation:
K M
Denga
Edge
Reeded or threadlike right
Comment
For Ekaterinburg Mint (ЕМ mintmark), C#56.2 - reeded edge; diameter - 22.25 mm.For Suzun Mint (КМ mintmark), C#56.4 - threadlike right edge; diameter - 21 mm.
For Krasny Mint, Moscow (without mintmark), C#56.1 - threadlike right edge; diameter - 24 mm.
For Anninsky (without mintmark), C#56.1 - reeded edge; diameter - 22 mm.
Interesting fact
The Denga - Ekaterina II (КМ) 1783-1795 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 her reign is often referred to as the "Golden Age" of Russia. The coin itself is made of copper and weighs 5.12 grams, which was a significant amount for a circulating coin at the time.
