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Rouble - Peter I МД
| Silver (.833) | 28 g | 42.5 mm |
| Issuer | Russian Empire |
|---|---|
| Tsar | Peter I the Great (1682-1721) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1704-1705 |
| Value | 1 Rouble (1 Рубль) |
| Currency | Rouble (1700-1917) |
| Composition | Silver (.833) |
| Weight | 28 g |
| Diameter | 42.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#95218 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Crowned double-headed eagle. Value, date (reversed "E" in date).
Script: Cyrillic
Lettering:
МАНЕТА ДОБРАѦ ЦЕНА РƔБЛЬ ҂АΨЭ
М Д
Translation:
Good coin, worth a rouble 1705
M D
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin Rouble - Peter I (МД) 1704-1705 from Russian Empire made of Silver (.833) weighing 28 g is that it was minted during the reign of Peter the Great, who was the ruler of Russia from 1682 until his death in 1725. Peter the Great implemented numerous reforms aimed at modernizing Russia, and the introduction of this coin was part of his efforts to create a standardized currency system for the empire.
