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3 Roubles - Alexander II / III
| Gold (.917) | 3.93 g | 19.7 mm |
| Issuer | Russian Empire |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Alexander II the Liberator (1855-1881) Alexander III (1881-1894) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1869-1885 |
| Value | 3 Roubles (3 Рублей) |
| Currency | Rouble (1700-1917) |
| Composition | Gold (.917) |
| Weight | 3.93 g |
| Diameter | 19.7 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#26857 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
Denomination; date.
Script: Cyrillic
Lettering:
ЧИСТАГО ЗОЛОТА 81 ДОЛЯ *
* 3 *
РУБЛЯ
1872
С.П.Б.
Translation:
Pure Gold
3 Roubles
SPB
Edge
Dotted
Comment
Rulers: Alexander II (1855-1881), Alexander III (1881-1894).
Initials:
НI - Nikolay Iossa
НФ - Nikolay Follendorf
ДС - Dmitry Sabaneev
АГ - Apollon Grasgof
Friedberg #164 till 1881, #166 till 1885
Interesting fact
The 3 Roubles coin from the Russian Empire, featuring Alexander II / III, has an interesting fact: it was the first coin in Russia to use the "Gold Standard" system, where the value of the coin was pegged to the value of gold. This was a significant move away from the traditional silver standard used in Russia at the time, and it marked a shift towards a more modern and stable currency system.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1869 СПБ НI | 143003 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1870 СПБ НI | 200005 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1871 СПБ НI | 200003 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1872 СПБ НI | 100003 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1873 СПБ НI | 77003 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1874 СПБ НI | 270003 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1875 СПБ НI | 100003 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1876 СПБ НI | 63005 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1877 СПБ НI | 50003 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1878 СПБ НФ | 194006 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1879 СПБ НФ | 5 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1880 СПБ НФ | 100007 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1881 СПБ НФ | 48005 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1882 СПБ НФ | 6 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1883 СПБ ДС | 9007 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1884 СПБ АГ | 38006 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1885 СПБ АГ | 29011 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 3 Roubles - Alexander II / III 1869-1885 coin.
