1 Rouble - Pyotr III (Pattern; Eagle on the reverse) 1762 front 1 Rouble - Pyotr III (Pattern; Eagle on the reverse) 1762 back
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1 Rouble - Pyotr III Pattern; Eagle on the reverse

1762 year
Silver (.802) 25.85 g 38 mm
Description
Issuer
Russian Empire
Emperor
Peter III (1762)
Type
Pattern
Year
1762
Value
1 Rouble (1 Рубль)
Currency
Rouble (1700-1917)
Composition
Silver (.802)
Weight
25.85 g
Diameter
38 mm
Shape
Round
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#221784
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Crowned double-headed eagle encircled by the legend. Value, date.

Script: Cyrillic

Lettering:
17 62
МОНЕТА∙ РУБЛЬ∙
Н К

Translation:
Coin Ruble
N K

Comment

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Interesting fact

The Pattern 1 Rouble - Pyotr III (Pattern; Eagle on the reverse) 1762 is a rare and highly sought-after coin among collectors, with only a few examples known to exist. It is considered a "pattern" coin, meaning that it was struck as a trial or sample coin, and not intended for circulation. The coin's design features an eagle on the reverse, which is a departure from the traditional Russian coat of arms, and was likely intended to showcase the power and prestige of the Russian Empire. Despite its rarity, the coin is still considered a valuable and highly collectible piece of numismatic history.