© Hess Divo
© Hess Divo
Ducat - Peter I Trade Coinage
1716 year| Gold (.980) | 3.47 g | 21 mm |
| Issuer | Russian Empire |
|---|---|
| Tsar | Peter I the Great (1682-1721) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1716 |
| Value | 1 Ducat (1 Червонец) (2.5) |
| Currency | Rouble (1700-1917) |
| Composition | Gold (.980) |
| Weight | 3.47 g |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#102777 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Crowned double-headed eagle with date.
Latin inscrition.
Script: Cyrillic
Lettering: IMPM ∙ DVX ∙ MOSCOVIÆ ∙ 1716
Translation: Emperor, Grand Duke of Muscovy 1716
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
The Ducat - Peter I (Trade Coinage) 1716 from the Russian Empire is an interesting coin because it was minted during the reign of Peter the Great, who was known for his efforts to modernize and westernize Russia. This coin was part of a series of trade coins that were minted to facilitate trade with other European countries, and it features an image of Peter the Great on one side and the Russian coat of arms on the other. The fact that it is made of gold (.980) and weighs 3.47 grams makes it a valuable and collectible item for numismatists.
