Ducat - Peter I (Trade Coinage) 1701-1705 front Ducat - Peter I (Trade Coinage) 1701-1705 back
Ducat - Peter I (Trade Coinage) 1701-1705 photo
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Ducat - Peter I Trade Coinage

 
Gold (.969) 3.47 g 23.5 mm
Description
Issuer
Russian Empire
Tsar
Peter I the Great (1682-1721)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Years
1701-1705
Value
1 Ducat (1 Червонец) (2.5)
Currency
Rouble (1700-1917)
Composition
Gold (.969)
Weight
3.47 g
Diameter
23.5 mm
Shape
Round
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#102787
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Double-headed eagle; date.

Script: Cyrillic

Lettering:
ВСЕЯРУССИИ САМОДЕРЖЕЦ
҂АΨА

Translation:
Autocrat of all Russia
1701

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

The Ducat - Peter I (Trade Coinage) 1701-1705 from the Russian Empire made of Gold (.969) weighing 3.47 g is an interesting coin because it was minted during the reign of Peter the Great, who was the ruler of Russia from 1682 to 1725. Peter the Great implemented many reforms aimed at modernizing Russia, and the minting of this coin was part of his efforts to establish a new monetary system for the country. The coin was used for trade and commerce, and its design features an image of Peter the Great on one side and the Russian coat of arms on the other. This coin is a rare and valuable collector's item, and its historical significance makes it an interesting fact for numismatists and history enthusiasts.