25 Roubles (The Monetary Reform of Peter I) 2004 front 25 Roubles (The Monetary Reform of Peter I) 2004 back
25 Roubles (The Monetary Reform of Peter I) 2004 photo
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25 Roubles The Monetary Reform of Peter I

2004 year
Silver (.900) 178.83 g 60 mm
Description
Issuer
Russia
Period
Russian Federation (1991-date)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
2004
Value
25 Roubles 25 RUB = USD 0.26
Currency
Rouble (1998-date)
Composition
Silver (.900)
Weight
178.83 g
Diameter
60 mm
Thickness
6.80 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#55969
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

The inscription along the rim: «300-ЛЕТИЕ ДЕНЕЖНОЙ РЕФОРМЫ ПЕТРА ПЕРВОГО» (300th anniversary of the monetary reform of Peter the First), at the bottom – a monogram compiled of the Latin letter «P» repeated in the glassy reflection. In the centre of the disc, on the matted silver surface – a non-through gold insert reproducingthe relief images of the Ruble of the 1704 year of issue: to the left, on its reverse – a portrait of Peter I in profile, the indication of the metal sign, the fineness: «Au 900» and the fine metal content: «4,66», the inscriptionalong the rim: « (А)РЬ ПЕТР АЛЕКСЕЕВИЧ ВСЕЯ РУСИ ПОВЕЛИТЕЛЬ» [T (a)r Peter Alexeevich Sovereign of all Russia]; to the right,on its obverse – the two-headed eagle with Scepter and Power, higher – the Great Crown, the inscription along the rim: «МАНЕТА ДОБРАЯ ЦЕНА РУБЛЬ» (Genuine coin of one Ruble denomination).

Script: Cyrillic

Lettering:
300-ЛЕТИЕ ДЕНЕЖНОЙ РЕФОРМЫ ПЕТРА ПЕРВОГО
ЦРЬ ПЕТР АЛЕКСЕЕВИЧ ВСЕЯ РУСИ ПОВЕЛИТЕЛЬ
МАНЕТА ДОБРАЯ ЦЕНА РУБЛЬ

Translation:
anniversary of the monetary reform of Peter the First
T (a)r Peter Alexeevich Sovereign of all Russia
Genuine coin of one Ruble denomination

Engraver: Igor Sergeevich Komshilov

Designer: Alexander Vasilyevich Baklanov

Edge

252 corrugations

Comment

Date of issue: 03 AUG 2004

The reform of Peter I, carried out in 1698-1704, removed Russian monetary system to be numbered among the most advanced one in Europe. It provided convenient means of payment by way of silver and copper coins the nominal prices of which were based on decimal system.

Interesting fact

The Monetary Reform of Peter I 25 Roubles coin from Russia, minted in 2004, features a unique design that showcases the history of Russian currency. The obverse side of the coin depicts the profile of Peter the Great, while the reverse side features an image of a silver rouble, which was the first national currency of Russia introduced by Peter the Great in 1724. This coin is a nod to the historic monetary reform that took place during Peter the Great's reign, which aimed to modernize Russia's economy and align it with European standards.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
2004 СПМД 1000 - - - - - -

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