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Denga - Ekaterina II Novodel
1796 year| Copper | 2.56 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | Russian Empire |
|---|---|
| Empress | Catherine II the Great (1762-1796) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1796 |
| Value | 1 Denga (1 Деньга) (0.005) |
| Currency | Rouble (1700-1917) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 2.56 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#90780 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Denomination; year.
Script: Cyrillic
Lettering:
ДЕНЬГА
1796
Translation: Denga
Interesting fact
The Pattern Denga - Ekaterina II (Novodel) 1796 coin from the Russian Empire is interesting because it features a unique design that was never used on any other Russian coin. The obverse of the coin depicts a crowned bust of Catherine the Great, while the reverse features a crowned eagle with outstretched wings, holding a scepter and an orb. This design was created by the Russian engraver, I.I. Novodel, and it was intended to be used as a pattern for a new denga coin, but it was ultimately never adopted for circulation. As a result, this coin is a rare and valuable collector's item for numismatists.
