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Coins of 1724 — Russian Empire

Flag: White-blue-red merchant flag (1705–1858) Coat of arms: Double-headed eagle (1700–1856)

What happened in 1724

• A decree founded the Academy of Sciences in Saint Petersburg.
• Catherine Alexeyevna was crowned empress in the Dormition Cathedral of the Kremlin.
• The poll tax was collected for the first time, replacing the household tax.
• A customs tariff was adopted to shield young Russian industry from imports.

Circulation coins 7

	1 kopeck — Russian Empire (1724) KM# 163	+
	5 kopecks — Russian Empire (1723–1724) KM# 164 Kadashevsky Mint	+
	5 kopecks — Russian Empire (1724–1725) KM# 165 Kadashevsky Mint	+
	Poltina — Russian Empire (1723–1725) KM# 159 Krasny Mint	+
	1 ruble — Russian Empire (1722–1725) KM# 162 Krasny Mint	+
	1 ruble — Russian Empire (1724–1725) KM# 166 1724 Saint Petersburg Mint	+
	2 rubles — Russian Empire (1721–1725) KM# 158 Krasny Mint	+