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5 Roubles - Alexander II / III
| Gold (.917) | 6.54 g | 22.6 mm |
| Issuer | Russian Empire |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Alexander II the Liberator (1855-1881) Alexander III (1881-1894) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1859-1885 |
| 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#26864 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 80% |
Reverse
Denomination; date.
Script: Cyrillic
Lettering:
ЧИСТАГО ЗОЛОТА 1 ЗОЛОТНИКЪ 39 ДОЛЕЙ *
* 5 *
РУБЛЕЙ
1863
С. П. Б.
Translation:
Pure Gold 1 zolotnik 39 dolyas (parts)
SPB
Edge
Dashed
Comment
Rulers: Alexander II (1855-1881), Alexander III (1881-1894).
Initials:
ПФ - Pavel Follendorf
МИ - Mikhail Ivanov
АС - Aggey Svechin
СШ - Sergey Shostak
НI - Nikolay Iossa
НФ - Nikolay Follendorf
ДС - Dmitry Sabaneev
АГ - Apollon Grasgof
Friedberg #163 is for Alexander II (till 1881) #165 is for Alexander III
Interesting fact
The 5 Roubles coin from the Russian Empire, featuring Alexander II / III, has an interesting fact: it was the first coin to use the "Palladium standard" in its minting process. This means that the coin's gold content was not just .917, but it was specifically alloyed with palladium to increase its durability and resistance to wear and tear. This was a unique innovation in coinage at the time and speaks to the advanced minting techniques used by the Russian Empire during this period.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1859 СПБ ПФ | 3900004 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1860 СПБ ПФ | 3600002 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1861 СПБ ПФ | 3500003 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1862 СПБ МИ | 6354009 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1863 СПБ МИ | 7200003 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1864 СПБ АС | 3900007 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1865 СПБ АС | 3901543 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1866 СПБ СШ | 3900006 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1867 СПБ НI | 3494100 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1868 СПБ НI | 3400003 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1869 СПБ НI | 3900003 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1870 СПБ НI | 5000005 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1871 СПБ НI | 800003 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1872 СПБ НI | 2400003 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1873 СПБ НI | 3000003 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1874 СПБ НI | 4800003 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1875 СПБ НI | 4000003 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1876 СПБ НI | 6000005 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1877 СПБ НI | 6600003 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1878 СПБ НФ | 6800006 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1879 СПБ НФ | 7225005 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1880 СПБ НФ | 6200007 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1881 СПБ НФ | 5400007 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1882 СПБ НФ | 4547006 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1883 СПБ ДС | 5632017 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1884 СПБ АГ | 4801004 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1885 СПБ АГ | 5343011 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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 / III 1859-1885 coin.
