1 Rouble - Aleksandr I (Pattern) 1808 front 1 Rouble - Aleksandr I (Pattern) 1808 back
1 Rouble - Aleksandr I (Pattern) 1808 photo
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1 Rouble - Aleksandr I Pattern

1808 year
Silver 12.75 g -
Description
Issuer
Russian Empire
Emperor
Alexander I (1801-1825)
Type
Pattern
Year
1808
Value
1 Rouble (1 Рубль)
Currency
Rouble (1700-1917)
Composition
Silver
Weight
12.75 g
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#120439
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Crowned Russian double-headed eagle, date above, value.

Script: Cyrillic

Lettering:
1808
МОНЕТА РУБЛЬ
М К

Translation:
1808
Coin Rouble
MK

Edge

Plain

Comment

Excessively rare.
Ex famous “Russian Coins of 19th and 20th Century. Collection of Duplicates from Russian Museums”. Adolph Hess auction 204, 18th of February 1931, lot 291.
Because of its rarity such a coin was not in the famous “Collection of Count I. I. Tolstoy. Russian Coins from 19th Century”. Adolph Hess auction № 142, 10th of March 1913.

Interesting fact

The Pattern 1 Rouble - Aleksandr I (Pattern) 1808 from the Russian Empire is an extremely rare coin, with only 200 pieces minted. It is considered a prized collector's item among numismatists and is highly sought after for its historical significance and rarity.