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Catherine II of Russia, Before 1777
Empress Catherine II (1729-1796).
Obverse: bust of Yekaterina Velikaya (Empress Catherine II of Russia) (Catherine the Great).
Reverse: Mercury, messenger of the gods, is walking by the sea holding the caduceus in his right hand. Next to him is Ceres holding cereals and a sceptre, symbolizing generosity.
Catherine II of Russia, 1762
Empress Catherine II (1729-1796).
Obverse: bust of Yekaterina Velikaya (Empress Catherine II of Russia) (Catherine the Great).
Reverse: commemoration of the accession of Catherine II. On the left Empress Catherine II is seating on a throne. A standing soldier and a man kneeling on a shield are offering Catherine II the crown. On the background two angels are blessing the accession. Dated 1762.
Catherine II of Russia, Before 1777
Empress Catherine II (the Great) of Russia (1729-1796).
Obverse: bust of Yekaterina Velikaya (Empress Catherine II of Russia (Catherine the Great).
Reverse: a woman is leaning onto a shield and a jar of wine. On the background an amphitheatre and sportive events on it.
Catherine II of Russia and peace with Turkey, 1774
Commemoration of the end of the Russo-Turkish War.
Obverse: bust of Yekaterina Velikaya (Empress Catherine II of Russia) (Catherine the Great) (1729-1796).
Reverse: Athena is walking by the sea. On her right there are several objects connected with war. On her left vessels sailing. Dated 1774.
Catherine II of Russia and taking of Kagul, 1770
Commemoration of the taking of Kagul.
Obverse: bust of Yekaterina Velikaya (Empress Catherine II of Russia) (Catherine the Great) (1729-1796).
Reverse: Russian inscription concerning Kagul. Dated 1770. The Battle of Kagul was the most important battle of the Russian-Turkish War (1769-1774).
Catherine II of Russia and the construction of a moving plinth, 1770
Commemoration of the construction of a moving plinth.
Obverse: bust of Yekaterina Velikaya (Empress Catherine II of Russia) (Catherine the Great) (1729-1796).
Reverse: representation of the construction of a moving plinth.
Exergue: 1770.
Catherine II of Russia and the foundation of St. Isaac's Cathedral, 1768
Commemoration of the foundation of St. Isaac’s Cathedral.
Obverse: bust of Yekaterina Velikaya (Empress Catherine II of Russia) (Catherine the Great) (1729-1796).
Reverse: representation of St. Isaac’s Cathedral in 1768.
Catherine II of Russia and the Kremlin, 1773
Kremlin
Obverse: bust of Yekaterina Velikaya (Empress Catherine II of Russia) (Catherine the Great) (1729-1796).
Reverse: representation of Kremlin. Dated 1773. The Kremlin had been neglected since Peter the Great. In 1773 Catherine II built her new residence at the Kremlin.
Catherine II of Russia and the Russian presence in Kamchatka, 1762
Commemoration of the successful Russian expeditions to Kamchatka.
Obverse: bust of Yekaterina Velikaya (Empress Catherine II of Russia) (Catherine the Great) (1729-1796).
Reverse: Russian inscription concerning Russian expeditions to Kamchatka. Dated 1762.
Catherine II of Russia and the taking of Chesme, 1770
Commemoration of the taking of Chesme.
Obverse: bust of Yekaterina Velikaya (Empress Catherine II of Russia) (Catherine the Great) (1729-1796).
Reverse: the Russian fleet. Dated 1770. This battle was a part of the Orlov Revolt.