1 Rouble 1775, MMD-VK-SA, Engraver's Initials "V K"

Name: Монеты 1 Rouble 1775, MMD-VK-SA, Engraver's Initials "V K"
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Reverse
The center of the reverse is occupied by the coat of arms of the Russian Empire—a double-headed eagle, both heads wearing crowns. A third, larger crown is above and between them. On the eagle's breast is the coat of arms of Moscow—a shield depicting St. George the Victorious on horseback, slaying a serpent with a long spear (the serpent's head is to the right). A chain with the Order of St. Andrew the First-Called surrounds the shield. In its right talon, the eagle holds a scepter, and in its left, an orb. Below the right talon is the letter 'S', below the left is the letter 'A'. These are the initials of mintmaster Stepan Afanasyev. Above the eagle is the year of mintage: '1775'. An inscription arcs from right to left around the state emblem: MONETA • RꙊBL'. The rim is toothed.
Obverse
The center of the obverse features a right-facing profile portrait of Empress Catherine II. Text surrounds the portrait: B•M•EKATERINA•II•IMP•ISAMOD•VSEROS•. On the sleeve's edge are the letters 'V K', the engraver's initials. In the lower part, beneath the portrait, is the abbreviation 'M M D' (Moscow Mint). The rim is decorated with denticles.