Rouble - Ekaterina I Plate money
1725 year| Copper | 1638 g | - |
| Issuer | Russian Empire |
|---|---|
| Empress | Catherine I (1724-1727) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1725 |
| Value | 1 Rouble (1 Рубль) |
| Currency | Rouble (1700-1917) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 1638 g |
| Size | 188 × 188 mm |
| Shape | Square (irregular) |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#102939 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Comment
On the illustration shown official copy which was struck for the All Russia Industrial Fair in St. Petersburg, in 1870.Issued between 1725-1727 in various sizes containing copper equal to value of similar denominations of silver coinage. Obviously they copied the format of the Swedish plate money introduced in 1702.
Interesting fact
The interesting fact about the Non-circulating coin Rouble - Ekaterina I (Plate money) 1725 from Russian Empire made of Copper weighing 1638g is that it was part of a series of coins known as "plate money" issued during the reign of Empress Catherine I in the early 18th century. These coins were made of solid copper plates and were used as a form of currency in the Russian Empire. They were unique in their design and weight, and were only used for a short period of time, making them a rare and valuable collector's item today.
