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Rouble - Catherine II
1779 year| Gold (.917) | 1.31 g | 15 mm |
| Issuer | Russian Empire |
|---|---|
| Empress | Catherine II the Great (1762-1796) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1779 |
| Value | 1 Rouble (1 Рубль) |
| Currency | Rouble (1700-1917) |
| Composition | Gold (.917) |
| Weight | 1.31 g |
| Diameter | 15 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#26961 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Russian double-headed eagle, date above, denomination below.
Script: Cyrillic
Lettering:
1779
∙ МОН ∙ ЦЕНА ∙ РƔБЛЬ ∙
Translation: Coin worth a Rouble
Edge
Diagonal reeding
Interesting fact
The interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin Rouble - Catherine II 1779 from the Russian Empire made of Gold (.917) weighing 1.31 g is that it was minted during the reign of Catherine the Great, who was the Empress of Russia from 1762 until her death in 1796. She was known for her many military conquests and her efforts to modernize and westernize Russia, and this coin is a tangible representation of her legacy.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1779 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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