denga 1769, EM

Coins-Tsarist Coins

Reverse
The central part features the monogram of Catherine II. Above the monogram is the Imperial crown. On either side of the monogram are the digits of the coin's year of issue: '17' on the left and '69' on the right (1769). In the left part of the coin, a laurel branch runs along the inner rim, and in the right part, a palm branch. At the base, the branches are tied with a ribbon, the knot of which forms a bow.
Obverse
The central part of the obverse features St. George the Victorious on horseback, slaying a serpent with a long spear (the serpent's head is on the right). Beneath the horse are the letters 'E' and 'M'. Along the lower edge is a curved banner indicating the coin's denomination: ДЕНГА (DENGA).