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5 Roubles - Aleksandr I

 
Gold (.986) 6.08 g 28 mm
Description
Issuer
Russian Empire
Emperor
Alexander I (1801-1825)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1802-1805
Value
5 Roubles (5 Рублей)
Currency
Rouble (1700-1917)
Composition
Gold (.986)
Weight
6.08 g
Diameter
28 mm
Shape
Round
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#103714
Rarity index
95%

Reverse

Crown above inscription within wreath.

Script: Cyrillic

Lettering:
ГОСУДАР
СТВЕННАЯ
РОСCIЙСКАЯ
МОНЕТА
С∙П∙Б∙
ХΛ.

Translation:
State Russian coin
SPB
HL

Edge

Diagonal reeding

Comment

Initials:
ХΛ - Christophor Leo

Interesting fact

The 5 Roubles coin from the Russian Empire, featuring Aleksandr I, has a unique feature - it has a hole in the center. This was done to prevent people from threading multiple coins onto a string, which was a common practice at the time.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1802 СПБ 15 - - - - - -
1803 СПБ ХΛ 1 - - - - - -
1804 СПБ ХΛ 37000 - - - - - -
1805 СПБ ХΛ 40545 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5 Roubles - Aleksandr I 1802-1805 coin.