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Rouble - Nicholas II Romanov Dynasty

1913 year
Silver (.900) 20 g 33.65 mm
Description
Issuer
Russian Empire
Emperor
Nicholas II (1894-1917)
Type
Circulating commemorative coin
Year
1913
Value
1 Rouble (1 Рубль)
Currency
Rouble (1700-1917)
Composition
Silver (.900)
Weight
20 g
Diameter
33.65 mm
Thickness
2.5 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
1917
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#14767
Rarity index
24%

Reverse

Displays the Lesser Coat of Arms of the Russian Empire. Above it an inscription with the nominal ROUBLE, at the bottom a dual date 1613-1913. A circular frame of a Greek ornament is around.

Script: Cyrillic

Lettering:
РУБЛЬ
1613 - 1913

Translation: Rouble

Engraver: M.A. Kerzin

Edge

Smooth with inscription

Lettering: ЧИСТАГО СЕРЕБРА 4 ЗОЛОТНИКА 21 ДОЛЯ (В•С)

Translation: Pure silver 4 zolotniks 21 dolya [parts] (V•S)

Comment

Mintmaster: ВС - Victor Smirnov (1913-1917).
There are two varieties of commemorative rouble 1913, different stamp front side: "flat stamping" of the first batches, and "convex stamping" with more relief portraits.
 

Edge silver weight conversion: 4  zolotniks + 21 dolya → 4 • 4.27 g + 21 • 0.445g = 18.014 g

 
Convex stamping:

Flat stamping:

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Interesting fact

The Nicholas II (Romanov Dynasty) 1913 silver rouble coin features a portrait of the Russian Tsar Nicholas II on one side and the Russian coat of arms on the other. The coin was minted to commemorate the 300th anniversary of the Romanov dynasty, which ruled Russia from 1613 to 1917. The coin's design was created by the famous Russian artist, Ivan Bilibin, who was known for his work in illustration, stage design, and numismatics.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1913  50000 - - - - - -

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