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Currency: the ruble
Catherine II (otherwise called the Great) received the throne in a Palace coup (which in those days was not uncommon). In the years of her reign the prestige of Russia on the world stage is increased, and the area increased in size.
Minting Catherine also paid due attention to. By tradition, each new ruler adorned his image minted in it for the money. Catherine personally approved the design of coins (but only for the time of her reign, the portrait was changed four times). Historians have noted the good taste of the Empress.
At the beginning of her reign the nominal number has not changed:
- 10, 5, 2 and 1 ruble, 1 gold coin poltina (gold);
- 1 ruble, poltina, polupoltinnik, dime (silver);
- 5, 2 and 1 kopeks, Denga and Polushka (copper).
In 1764, catalog coins Russia annexed 20 silver and 15 cents, in 1766 – copper 10 cents, and in 1773 – 2 para – 3 kopecks (copper).
From 1766 to 1781 years especially for Siberia (and Siberia) minted "Siberian" money: Polushka, Denga, 1, 2, 5, 10 cents of the local copper containing a small amount of gold and silver. To buy these coins Russia, especially 1764 (made in Siberia still in Saint-Petersburg), is quite difficult due to their rarity. The price of coins Russia 10 Siberian kopeks can reach up to five hundred dollars.
Separately in the coin series is a sample copy - Sestroretsk rouble made of copper and weighing three pounds. Distribution he received, and stamped only a few dozen such units. Therefore, the value of the coins of Russia, this performance is over a million rubles today.
