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12 Roubles - Nicholas I

 
Platinum (.950) 41.41 g 35.75 mm
Description
Issuer
Russian Empire
Emperor
Nicholas I (1825-1855)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1830-1845
Value
12 Roubles (12 Рублей)
Currency
Rouble (1700-1917)
Composition
Platinum (.950)
Weight
41.41 g
Diameter
35.75 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#23169
Rarity index
87%

Reverse

Denomination; date.

Script: Cyrillic

Lettering:
9 ЗОЛ· 68 ДОЛ· ЧИСТОЙ УРАЛЬСКОЙ ПЛАТИНЫ *
* 12 *
РУБЛЕЙ
НА СЕРЕБРО
1835.
С.П.Б.

Translation:
9 zolotniks 68 dolyas (parts) pure Ural platinum
12 Roubles in silver
SPB

Edge

Reeded

Comment

The low mintage figures incorporated in the following listings of Russian platinum issues are not necessarily reflective of relative scarcity as many of the issues were restruck at later dates, using original dies in unrecorded quantities. The minting of platinum 12 Rouble coins began in 1830 and ended in 1845 when all platinum coins were recalled, and melted.

Interesting fact

The 12 Roubles coin from the Russian Empire, minted during the reign of Nicholas I (1830-1845), was made of platinum (.950) and weighed 41.41 grams. This coin was one of the first platinum coins ever minted, and its production was a significant achievement for the Russian Empire at the time. Platinum was a rare and valuable metal, and the fact that the Russian Empire was able to produce a coin made entirely of platinum speaks to the country's economic and technological advancements during the 19th century.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1830 СПБ 119 - - - - - -
1831 СПБ 1463 - - - - - -
1832 СПБ 1102 - - - - - -
1833 СПБ 255 - - - - - -
1834 СПБ 11 - - - - - -
1835 СПБ 127 - - - - - -
1836 СПБ 11 - - - - - -
1837 СПБ 53 - - - - - -
1838 СПБ 12 - - - - - -
1839 СПБ 2 - - - - - -
1840 СПБ 1 - - - - - -
1841 СПБ 75 - - - - - -
1842 СПБ 115 - - - - - -
1843 СПБ 122 - - - - - -
1844 СПБ 4 - - - - - -
1845 СПБ 2 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 12 Roubles - Nicholas I 1830-1845 coin.