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1½ Roubles - Nicholas I Battle of Borodino
1839 year| Silver (.868) | 31.1 g | 40 mm |
| Issuer | Russian Empire |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Nicholas I (1825-1855) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1839 |
| Value | 1½ Rouble = 10 Zlotys (1½ Рубль = 10 Złotych) (1.5) |
| Currency | Rouble (1700-1917) |
| Composition | Silver (.868) |
| Weight | 31.1 g |
| Diameter | 40 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#26920 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 87% |
Reverse
The monument-chapel at Borodino field.
Script: Cyrillic
Lettering:
БОРОДИНО 26 АВГУС. 1812 Г. ОТКРЫТЪ 26 АВГУС. 1839 Г.
1 ½ РУБЛЯ
Translation:
Borodino 26 August 1812 year. Opened 26 August 1839 year.
1 ½ Roubles
Edge
Reeded
Comment
The Battle of Borodino was a battle fought on September 7, 1812 in the Napoleonic Wars during the French invasion of Russia. The fighting involved around 250,000 troops and left at least 70,000 casualties, making Borodino the deadliest day of the Napoleonic Wars.Interesting fact
The 1839 Nicholas I (Battle of Borodino) 1½ Roubles coin was minted to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the Battle of Borodino, which took place on September 7, 1812, during the Napoleonic Wars. The battle was a bloody and decisive victory for the Russian army, and it marked a turning point in the war. The coin's design features an image of Nicholas I on the obverse and a depiction of the Battle of Borodino on the reverse. The coin was minted in silver (.868) and weighs 31.1 grams. It is considered a rare and valuable collector's item among numismatists and historians.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1839 | 6000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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