Token - Catherine II Court carousel

Reverse

Eagle.

Lettering:
СЪ АЛФЕЕВЫХЪ НА НЕВСКIЕ БРЕГА
IЮНЯ • 16 • ДНЯ
1766 • ГОДУ

Translation:
From Alpheus on Neva coast
June 16th
1766 year

Comment

Minted in memory of the "court carousel" -equestrian competitions, conceived by Catherine II in the image and likeness of medieval jousting tournaments. The competitive part alternated with solemn costumed trips, balls, distribution of prizes, etc.