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Rouble - Peter I "Sun" Rouble
| Silver (.728) | 28.44 g | 43.5 mm |
| Issuer | Russian Empire |
|---|---|
| Tsar | Peter I the Great (1682-1721) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1724-1725 |
| Value | 1 Rouble (1 Рубль) |
| Currency | Rouble (1700-1917) |
| Composition | Silver (.728) |
| Weight | 28.44 g |
| Diameter | 43.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#102519 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 92% |
Reverse
Cross, made of four letters П. "I" at the corners. Crowns at the sides of the cross. Denomination and date.
Note: Sun in the central square.
Script: Cyrillic
Lettering:
МОНЕТА НОВАѦ ЦЕНА РУБЛЬ
17 25
Translation: New coin, worth a rouble
Edge
Diagonal reeding
Interesting fact
The "Sun" Rouble was the first coin to feature the image of a Russian ruler, Peter the Great, on its obverse side. This was a departure from the traditional design of Russian coins, which had previously featured the Russian coat of arms. The inclusion of Peter's image was a nod to his legacy as the founder of the Russian Empire and his efforts to modernize the country.
