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5 Roubles - Alexander II
| Gold (.917) | 6.54 g | 22.6 mm |
| Issuer | Russian Empire |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Alexander II the Liberator (1855-1881) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1855-1858 |
| Value | 5 Roubles (5 Рублей) |
| Currency | Rouble (1700-1917) |
| Composition | Gold (.917) |
| Weight | 6.54 g |
| Diameter | 22.6 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#26863 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Denomination and date, separated by horizontal delimiter.
Script: Cyrillic
Lettering:
ЧИСТАГО ЗОЛОТА 1 ЗОЛОТНИКЪ 39 ДОЛЕЙ *
* 5 *
РУБЛЕЙ
1858
С. П. Б.
Translation:
Pure Gold 1 zolotnik 39 dolyas (parts)
SPB
Edge
Dashed
Comment
Initials:АГ - Apollon Grasgof
ПФ - Pavel Follendorf
Interesting fact
The 5 Roubles coin featuring Alexander II, minted between 1855 and 1858, was the first gold coin to be issued by the Russian Empire. It was also the first coin to feature the portrait of a Russian monarch, and its design was inspired by the ancient Russian coinage. The coin's gold content, which is 91.7%, makes it a valuable collector's item for numismatists.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1855 СПБ АГ | 3900004 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1856 СПБ АГ | 3800002 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1857 СПБ АГ | 4500002 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1858 СПБ ПФ | 3500005 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5 Roubles - Alexander II 1855-1858 coin.
