Catherine I Catherine I (15 April [OS 5 April] 1684 – 17 May [OS 6 May] 1727), the second wife of Peter I of Russia, reigned as Empress of Russia from 1725 until her death. Successing the Peter I coin, this 2oz silver coin in proof quality is individually numbered (the number matches the Certificate of Authenticity) and comes in a wooden presentation case that is made from parts of real Karelian Birch. Second coin in the Russian Emperors series With very high relief and partially coloured Embellished with 24k-gold plating and two real crystals Extremely low mintage - limited to only 999 pieces Comes with capsule, a numbered Certificate of Authenticity and a luxurious presentation case Country Niue Island Year 2014 Face Value 5 Dollars Metal Silver .999 Weight 2 Oz (62.2g) Diameter 41.6 x 55.6 mm Thickness 2.90 mm Quality Proof Mintage 999 pcs