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Russian Silver Rouble, Catherine II Empress of Russia, St. Petersburg mint 1770.

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Russian coins Silver Rouble - Cathrine II the Great Empress of Russia, St. Petersburg mint 1770.


Obverse: Crowned and draped bust of Catherine II right. Mint initials (CПБ) below.
Legend: Б.M. EKATEPIHA . II . IMП . ICAMOД . BCEPOC
Translated: "Catherine II Empress and Ruler of all Russia"

Reverse: Large crown above crowned double-headed Russian eagle holding imperial staff and orb.
Comment: Mint master´s initials (Я-Ч) below eagle´s claws.
Legend: MOHETA POУБЛЬ 1770
Translated: "Rouble Coin 1770"

Mint Place: St. Petersburg (CПБ)
Mint Official: Yakov Chernishev (ЯЧ)
Reference: Bitkin 209, Severin 2043, Uzdenikov 1030, KM-C#67a.2. R!
Weight: 23.95 gram of Silver
Diameter: 38 mm