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Ducat - Catherine II Trade Coinage

1766 year
Gold (.978) 3.47 g 21 mm
Description
Issuer
Russian Empire
Empress
Catherine II the Great (1762-1796)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
1766
Value
1 Ducat (1 Червонец) (2.5)
Currency
Rouble (1700-1917)
Composition
Gold (.978)
Weight
3.47 g
Diameter
21 mm
Shape
Round
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#102761
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Crown above crowned double-headed eagle, shield on breast, divided date above.

Script: Cyrillic

Lettering:
1766
· IСАМОДЕРЖ · ВСЕРОСИСКАЯ ·

Translation: And Autocrat of all Russia

Edge

Diagonal reeding

Interesting fact

The Ducat - Catherine II (Trade Coinage) 1766 was minted during the reign of Catherine the Great, who was the Empress of Russia from 1762 to 1796. She was known for her extensive trade and diplomatic efforts, which helped to expand the Russian Empire's influence and power. The coin was likely used as a form of currency for trade and commerce, and its gold content and intricate design would have made it a valuable and prestigious item at the time.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1766 СПБ 28334 - - - - - -

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