Rouble - Alexander II (Pattern) 1860 front Rouble - Alexander II (Pattern) 1860 back
Rouble - Alexander II (Pattern) 1860 photo
© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg

Rouble - Alexander II Pattern

1860 year
Silver 23.64 g -
Description
Issuer
Russian Empire
Emperor
Alexander II the Liberator (1855-1881)
Type
Pattern
Year
1860
Value
1 Rouble (1 Рубль)
Currency
Rouble (1700-1917)
Composition
Silver
Weight
23.64 g
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#405992
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Crowned denomination with laurel and oak twigs at the sides.

Script: Cyrillic

Lettering:
РУБЛЬ
1860
С.П.Б.

Translation:
Rouble
SPB

Edge

Smooth with inscription

Lettering: СЕРЕБ • 72 ПРОБЫ 5 ЗОЛОТНИК • 60 ДОЛ •

Translation: Silver 72 probe 5 zolotniks 60 dolyas (parts)

Comment

Initials:
ФБ - Fedor Blum

Interesting fact

The Pattern Rouble - Alexander II (Pattern) 1860 was a trial coin that was never officially released into circulation. It was minted in small quantities as a test piece to evaluate the design and production process, making it a rare and valuable collector's item.