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Rouble - Peter I
1722 year| Silver (.728) | 28.44 g | 40.5 mm |
| Issuer | Russian Empire |
|---|---|
| Tsar | Peter I the Great (1682-1721) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1722 |
| 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#102511 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 88% |
Reverse
Cross, made of four letters П. "I" at the corners. Crowns at the sides of the cross. Denomination and date.
Script: Cyrillic
Lettering:
МОНЕТА НОВАѦ ЦЕНА РƔБЛЬ
17 22
Translation: New coin, worth a rouble
Edge
Smooth with inscription
Script: Cyrillic
Lettering: МОСКОВЬСКИ УКАЗНЫ РƔБЛЕВИКЪ МАНЕТНАГО ДЕНЕЖНАГО ДВОРА
Translation: Moscow decree rouble by money mint
Interesting fact
The interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin Rouble - Peter I 1722 from the Russian Empire made of Silver (.728) weighing 28.44 g is that it was minted during the reign of Peter the Great, who was the ruler of Russia from 1682 to 1725. Peter the Great implemented numerous reforms aimed at modernizing Russia, and the minting of this coin was part of his efforts to establish a standardized currency system for the empire. This coin was widely used throughout the Russian Empire and was an important symbol of the empire's economic and political power.
