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5 Roubles - Nikolai I
| Gold (.917) | 6.54 g | 22.6 mm |
| Issuer | Russian Empire |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Nicholas I (1825-1855) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1846-1854 |
| 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#97009 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 87% |
Reverse
Denomination and date, separated by horizontal delimiter.
Script: Cyrillic
Lettering:
ЧИСТАГО ЗОЛОТА 1 ЗОЛОТНИКЪ 39 ДОЛЕЙ *
* 5 *
РУБЛЕЙ
1849
С.П.Б.
Translation:
Pure Gold 1 zolotnik 39 dolyas (parts)
SPB
Edge
Dashed
Comment
C#175.1, C#175.2 - delimiter with longer twigs, larger eagle.C#175.3, Y#A26 - delimiter with shorter twigs, smaller eagle.
Mintmarks:
СПБ - St. Petersburg Mint (C#175.1, C#175.3)
WM - Warsaw Mint (C#175.2)
Initials:
АГ - Alexander Gertov
Interesting fact
The 5 Roubles coin featuring Nikolai I, issued between 1846 and 1854, was the first gold coin to be introduced in Russia. It was minted during a time when the country was facing economic challenges, and the introduction of a gold coin was seen as a way to stabilize the currency and promote confidence in the economy. The coin's design features an image of Nikolai I on one side and the Russian coat of arms on the other. It was made of .917 gold, which is 91.7% pure gold, and weighed 6.54 grams. Despite its small size, the coin was an important step in the development of Russia's currency and remains a valuable collector's item today.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1846 СПБ АГ | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1847 СПБ АГ | 3900000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1848 СПБ АГ | 2900000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1849 СПБ АГ | 3100000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1850 СПБ АГ | 3900000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1851 СПБ АГ | 3400000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1852 СПБ АГ | 3900018 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1853 СПБ АГ | 3900004 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1854 СПБ АГ | 3900002 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5 Roubles - Nikolai I 1846-1854 coin.
