Russian Empire Rouble - Catherine II, 1779
Information
Country
Russian Empire
Russian Empire
Currency
Rouble
(1700 – 1917)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
1 Rouble
Year
1779
Ruler
Catherine II the Great
(1762–1796)
Composition
Gold (.917)
Shape
Round
Weight (g)
1.31
Diameter (mm)
15
Demonetized
Yes
Description
1 Rouble from Russian Empire. Issued in 1779. Struck in Gold (.917). Measures 15 mm and weighs 1.31 g.
- Obverse
- Bust of Catherine II facing right. (By the grace of God Catherine II Empress and Autocrat of all Russia)
- Reverse
- Russian double-headed eagle, date above, denomination below. (Coin worth a Rouble)
- Edge
- Diagonal reeding
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1779 | — | St. Petersburg Mint |
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