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12 Roubles - Nicholas I
| Platinum (.950) | 41.41 g | 35.75 mm |
| 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 |
| 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.
