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Russia, Cahterine II. Beautiful Gold Rouble coin of 1779

gold rouble coin Empress Catherine II of Russia
gold rouble coin
Rare gold rouble coin, struck St. Petersburg mint at 1779, under Catherine II as Empress of Russia.

Obverse: Crowned and draped bust of Empress Catherine II of Russia right.
Reverse: Crown above crowned double-headed imperial eagle, with oval shield depicting St. George killing the dragon at chest.

Weight: 1.23 gram of Gold(.917) - 0.0383 oz AGW, Diameter: 15mm
Reference: Friedberg 135, Bitkin 115 (R!), Severin 322, Uzdenikov 4088, KM-76. RR