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, ... |
The ruble or rouble is used in Belarus, Russia, Abkhazia, South Ossetia and Transnistria, and was the currency unit of several other countries, notably countries influenced by Russia and the Soviet Union. One ruble is divided into 100 kopecks (Russian: копейка, kopeyka).According to one version ... |
During the reign of Alexander II of Russia, who ruled from 1855 to 1881, a variety of silver coins were minted. These coins featured Alexander II’s portrait on the obverse and various designs on the reverse, reflecting the political and cultural context of the Russian Empire during his rule. He ... |