Chervonets Peter III - Golden Chervonets Russian Empire , minted in 1762 during the reign of Peter III . The chervonets had no fixed face value, its weight was equal to the European ducat . On the obverse of the coin, the portrait of the emperor is depicted in profile, on the reverse - the coat of arms of the Russian Empire [1] [2] .
| Chervonets Peter III | |||
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| Coin Description | |||
| Denomination | Did not have a fixed denomination | ||
| Year of issue | 1762 | ||
| Material | Gold ( 978 ) | ||
| Weight (net) | 3.47 (3.40) g | ||
| Diameter | 20 mm | ||
| Obverse | Emperor Peter III Profile | ||
| Reverse | Coat of arms of the Russian Empire - double-headed eagle | ||
| Gurt | Cord-shaped | ||
| Description of the series (group) | |||
| Issuer | Russian empire | ||
| Currency unit | ruble | ||
| Materials | Gold | ||
| Varieties | one | ||
| Total circulation | 10,042 | ||
| Years of minting | 1762 | ||
| Status | Coin Issue Completed | ||
| Mint | SPB | ||
Content
Description
The diameter of the gold piece made of 978 gold is equal to 20 mm , and its weight is equal to the weight of ducat and is 3.47 g [3] .
Obverse
On the obverse of the ten-ruble coin, the right bosom profile of Peter III is depicted. On his head wearing a wig with a braid, tied with a ribbon. The emperor is dressed in a cuirass with an eagle on his chest, the St. Andrew's ribbon is slung over his right shoulder, the imperial mantle is lowered from his left shoulder.
Under the image of Peter III is the abbreviation "SPB" - a sign of the St. Petersburg Mint ; on top of the circle of the coin - the inscription "PETR • III • B • M • IMPERATOR •” [4] .
Reverse
The reverse of the chervonets depicts the Coat of Arms of the Russian Empire - a double-headed eagle with raised wings, topped with three imperial crowns. In his right paw, he squeezes the scepter , in his left holds the power . On the chest of the eagle there is an oval shield with the image of St. George the Victorious on a horse, striking a winged dragon with a spear. Around the shield is the chain of the Order of St. Andrew the First Called .
Bottom in a circle of the coin is the inscription “ISAMODERG • ALL-SIZE •”, with the letters facing inward with the base. Above, above the heads of the eagle, the date of coinage is indicated - “1762” [4] .
Gurt
Chervonets of Peter III has a cord-like edge with a slope to the left [4] .
See also
- Gold coins of Peter III
- Five rubles of Peter III
- Ten rubles of Peter III
Notes
- ↑ Chervonets 1762 - detailed information, description (SPB) . russian-money.ru . The appeal date is April 16, 2018.
- ↑ Gold coins, 2017 , p. 232.
- ↑ Gold coins of Peter 3 . moneta-russia.ru . The appeal date is April 16, 2018.
- ↑ 1 2 3 Coins of the reigns of Empress Elizabeth I and Emperor Peter III, 1896 , p. four.
Literature
- Led Prince Georgy Mikhailovich. Coins of the reigns of Empress Elizabeth I and Emperor Peter III. - St. Petersburg: Typography of A. Behnke, 1896. - T. II.
- Gold coins in the history of the Romanov dynasty. Catalog of the exhibition. International Numismatic Club. - M .: Lingva-F, 2017. - 432 p. - ISBN 978-5-91477-038-6 .