RUSSIA. 10 Rubles, 1766-CNB. St. Petersburg Mint. Catherine II (the Great). PCGS AU-55 Gold Shield. Fr-129a; KM-C-79a; Bit-14. Variety with inverted "п" in mintmark. This SCARCE variety features an inverted middle letter in the mint signature below the bust of Catherine. Additionally, very little handling is noted, allowing the surfaces to remain entirely wholesome and problem-free, along with a good deal of brilliance as well. An astounding large gold issue from the early years of the reign of this famous German-born empress. Incorrectly noted on the holder as Bit-12.Read more about this item in our Coin of the Week blog post, <a href="https://www.stacksbowers.com/News/Pages/Blogs.aspx?ArticleID=german-princess-turned-russian-empress">here</a>. From the Naples Bay Collection.
