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Rouble - Catherine II СПБ

 
Silver (.750) 24 g 39 mm
Description
Issuer
Russian Empire
Empress
Catherine II the Great (1762-1796)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1764-1765
Value
1 Rouble (1 Рубль)
Currency
Rouble (1700-1917)
Composition
Silver (.750)
Weight
24 g
Diameter
39 mm
Shape
Round
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#95728
Rarity index
80%

Reverse

Two-headed eagle with a crown above. Denomination, year.

Script: Cyrillic

Lettering:
1764
МОНЕТА∙ РƔБЛЬ∙
С А

Translation:
Coin Rouble
S A

Edge

Diagonal reeding

Comment

Mintmarks:
ММД - Krasny Mint, Moscow (C#67.1a)
СПБ - St. Petersburg Mint (C#67.2a)

Initials:
ЯI - Yakov Ivanov
СА - Stepan Afanasyev

Interesting fact

The Catherine II Rouble coin from the Russian Empire, minted between 1764 and 1765, features an image of the Empress Catherine II on the obverse side, while the reverse side bears the coat of arms of the Russian Empire. This coin was made of silver with a purity level of .750, which means it contains 75% silver and 25% other metals. It weighs 24 grams and has a diameter of 36 millimeters. Interestingly, the coin was minted during a time of great change in Russia. Catherine II, also known as Catherine the Great, ruled the Russian Empire from 1762 until her death in 1796. She was known for her many military conquests, her patronage of the arts and culture, and her efforts to modernize and westernize Russia. The coin minted during her reign reflects the prosperity and growth of the Russian Empire during this time.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1764 СПБ ЯI 3016452 - - - - - -
1765 СПБ ЯI 2781950 - - - - - -

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