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Old Ukrainian and Russian coins (46 coins)
Old Ukrainian Russian tribes used Roman denarius and Byzantine money. A lot of them were found on ancient Russia. A bit later in 9th century Arab Caliphate dirhams were used. First own coins were minted during Kievan Rus’ times and were similar ...
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Russian Empire's Gold (29 coins)
Nice gold coins issued during Russian Empires lifetime. Russian Empire minted following coins in gold: ducats, rubles, poltinas, francs, zlotys, marks. Ruble and Poltina were used for internal purposes. Others (ducat, frank, zloty, mark) were mi ...
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Coins of Catherine the Great
Catherine the Great, also known as Catherine II, was one of the most prominent and successful rulers of Russia. Her reign lasted from 1762 to 1796, and during this time, coins played a crucial role in Russia's monetary system. Early Life: Catherine was born Sophia Augusta Fredericka in Stettin, Prussia (now Szczecin, Poland), on May 2, 1729. S ...
History of Ruble
The history of Ruble coins is closely tied to the history of Russia as a nation. The Ruble has been the official currency of Russia for centuries, and its coinage has evolved over time in response to various economic, political, and social changes. Here is an overview of the history of Ruble coins:Medieval Period:The earliest Ruble coins date ...