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Ducat - Catherine II Trade Coinage

1796 year
Gold (.978) 3.47 g 21 mm
Description
Issuer
Russian Empire
Empress
Catherine II the Great (1762-1796)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
1796
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#102762
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

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

Script: Cyrillic

Lettering:
1796
· IСАМОДЕРЖ · ВСЕРОСИСКАЯ ·

Translation: And Autocrat of all Russia

Edge

Diagonal reeding

Interesting fact

The Ducat - Catherine II (Trade Coinage) 1796 coin was minted during the reign of Catherine the Great, who was the Empress of Russia from 1762 until her death in 1796. This coin was part of a special issue of trade coins that were minted to promote trade between Russia and other countries, and it features an image of Catherine II on one side and the Russian coat of arms on the other. The coin was made of gold (.978) and weighs 3.47 grams. It's a rare and valuable coin that is highly sought after by collectors today.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1796 СПБ Т.I 39981 - - - - - -

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