Catherine II (1762-1796). 5 rubles 1766, СПБ, St. Petersburg.

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Catherine II (1762-1796). 5 rubles 1766, СПБ, St. Petersburg. PCGS MS61 (83434435).
Av. Б. M. EKATEPИHA. II. IMП. ИCAMOД. BCEPOCC. Crowned and laurelled bust right, with TI signature, below (workshop).
Rv. IMПРCKАЯ - POCCЇЙC - MOH. ЦEHA - ПЯТБ. РVБ. Cross formed of four shields and cantoned with (date).
Bitkin 60 - Fr.130a; Gold - 23 mm - 12 h
Top Pop (2): this is the finest graded example!
PCGS MS61 (83434435).
Adjustment ridges on the right and fine hairlines. The original shine remains under a slight patina. Rare in 5 rubles. Superb at Fleur de coin.