Gold Coin Of Catherine Ii. 10 Rubles, Based On The 1767 Design, Mdp 1972.

Gold coin modeled after the Russian 10-ruble coin dated 1767, issued during the reign of Catherine II. Minted in high-purity gold, it reproduces with remarkable precision the proportions and relief of the historical prototype created at the Saint Petersburg Mint.

Obverse: Effigy of Catherine II facing right, in imperial regalia, surrounded by the inscription: “Б.М. ЕКАТЕРИНА. II. ИМП. И САМОД. ВСЕРОС.” Below the portrait are the initials of the mint master, “T.I.” (Timofei Ivanov), and the mark “СПБ.”
Reverse: Imperial double-headed eagle holding the scepter and globe, surrounded by four heraldic cartouches (Muscovy, Kazan, Astrakhan, Siberia). Crown above; circular legend “МОН. ЦЕНА ДЕСЯТ. РУБ.” and the date “1767.”

Hallmarks: Paris Mint on the edge. PCGS Certificate No. 976663.66 / 55476476, grade MS66.
Dimensions: Diameter 24 mm; thickness 0.2 mm.
Weight: 10.15 g.
Condition: Exceptional condition, numismatic grade MS66 according to the PCGS scale—no signs of circulation, original luster, and very slight strike marks.
Provenance: Monnaie de Paris (MDP), France, 1972.