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Grivna - Ekaterina I Plate money; Novodel
1726 year| Copper | 162.35 g | - |
| Issuer | Russian Empire |
|---|---|
| Empress | Catherine I (1724-1727) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1726 |
| Value | 1 Grivna (1 Гривенникъ) (0.10) |
| Currency | Rouble (1700-1917) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 162.35 g |
| Size | 65 mm |
| Shape | Square (irregular) |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#52506 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Plain copper
Translation: Weight varies
Edge
Plain
Comment
Issued between 1725-1727 in various sizes containing copper equal to value of similar denominations of silvercoinage. Obviously they copied the format of the Swedish plate money introduced in 1702.
Interesting fact
The Grivna - Ekaterina I (Plate money; Novodel) 1726 coin from the Russian Empire made of Copper weighing 162.35g has an interesting fact that it was used as a form of currency in Russia during the reign of Catherine the Great, who was the Empress of Russia from 1762 to 1796. This coin was part of a series of coins that were minted during her reign, and it features an image of Catherine the Great on one side and the Russian coat of arms on the other. The use of copper as the material for this coin was significant because it was a more affordable alternative to other metals like gold or silver, making it accessible to a wider range of people. Additionally, the design of the coin was meant to symbolize the power and prosperity of the Russian Empire during Catherine the Great's rule.
