Rouble - Catherine I (portrait to the left) 1725-1726 front Rouble - Catherine I (portrait to the left) 1725-1726 back
Rouble - Catherine I (portrait to the left) 1725-1726 photo
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Rouble - Catherine I portrait to the left

 
Silver (.728) 28.44 g 40.5 mm
Description
Issuer
Russian Empire
Empress
Catherine I (1724-1727)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1725-1726
Value
1 Rouble (1 Рубль)
Currency
Rouble (1700-1917)
Composition
Silver (.728)
Weight
28.44 g
Diameter
40.5 mm
Shape
Round
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#26956
Rarity index
88%

Reverse

Crowned double-headed eagle encircled by the legend. Value, date.

Script: Cyrillic

Lettering: ∙ МОНЕТА ∙ НОВАЯ ∙ ЦЕНА ∙ РУБЛЬ ∙ 1726 ∙

Translation: New coin, worth a Rouble

Edge

Smooth wih lettering

Lettering: РОССИСКОI * РУБЛЬ * Е * Я * I * В * МОСКОВСКОГО ДВОРА

Translation: Russian Rouble by Moscow Mint

Interesting fact

The portrait of Catherine I on the coin was designed by the French engraver, Jean-Pierre Mauger, who was a prominent artist of the time. He was known for his detailed and realistic engravings, and his work on the Catherine I coin is considered one of his finest achievements.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1725  - - - - - -
1726  - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for Rouble - Catherine I (portrait to the left) 1725-1726 coin.