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© Sincona AG
Rouble - Peter I
1719 year| Silver (.728) | 28.44 g | 40.5 mm |
| Issuer | Russian Empire |
|---|---|
| Tsar | Peter I the Great (1682-1721) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1719 |
| Value | 1 Rouble (1 Рубль) |
| Currency | Rouble (1700-1917) |
| Composition | Silver (.728) |
| Weight | 28.44 g |
| Diameter | 40.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#102415 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Crowned double-headed eagle encircled by the legend.
Script: Cyrillic
Lettering: МОНЕТА НОВАѦ ЦЕНА РƔБЛЬ ҂А ΨӨI
Translation:
New coin, worth a rouble
1719
Edge
Smooth with lettering
Lettering: МОСКОВЬСКI УКАЗЬНЫ РУБЛЕВIКЪ МАНЕТНАГО ДВОРА 1719
Translation: Rouble of the Moscow Mint
Comment
Bitkin#279Interesting fact
The Rouble coin from the Russian Empire, minted in 1719 during the reign of Peter I, is interesting because it was made of silver (.728) and weighed 28.44 grams. This coin was a standard circulation coin and was widely used in trade and commerce during that time. Despite being over 300 years old, some of these coins are still in circulation among collectors and history enthusiasts, making them a unique piece of history.
