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Rouble - Peter I
1718 year| Silver (.728) | 28.44 g | 40.5 mm |
| Issuer | Russian Empire |
|---|---|
| Tsar | Peter I the Great (1682-1721) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1718 |
| 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#95226 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Crowned double-headed eagle encircled by the legend.
Script: Cyrillic
Lettering: МОНЕТА НОВАѦ ЦЕНА РƔБЛЬ ҂АΨИI
Translation: New coin, worth a rouble 1718
Edge
Smooth with lettering
Lettering: МОСКОВЬСКI УКАЗЬНЫ РУБЛЕВIКЪ МАНЕТНАГО ДВОРА 1718
Translation: Rouble of the Moscow Mint 1718
Interesting fact
The interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin Rouble - Peter I 1718 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. The coin's design features an image of Peter I on one side and the Russian coat of arms on the other, symbolizing the power and authority of the Russian Empire during that time.
