Russian Empire Ducat - Catherine II, 1796
Trade Coinage
Information
Country
Russian Empire
Russian Empire
Currency
Rouble
(1700 – 1917)
Coin type
Non-circulating coin
Denomination
1 Ducat
Year
1796
Ruler
Catherine II the Great
(1762–1796)
Composition
Gold (.978)
Shape
Round
Alignment
Medal alignment ↑↑
Weight (g)
3.47
Diameter (mm)
21
Demonetized
Yes
Description
1 Ducat from Russian Empire. Issued in 1796. Struck in Gold (.978). Measures 21 mm and weighs 3.47 g.
- Obverse
- Bust of Empress Catherine II facing right. (By the grace of God Catherine II Empress SPB)
- Reverse
- Crown above crowned double-headed eagle, shield on brest, divided date above. (And Autocrat of all Russia)
- Edge
- Diagonal reeding
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1796 СПБ | — | Without initials; St. Petersburg Mint | ||
| 1796 СПБ Т.I | 40K | St. Petersburg Mint |
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