Ruble - Aleksandr I 1802-1805 front Ruble - Aleksandr I 1802-1805 back
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Ruble - Aleksandr I

 
Silver (.868) 20.73 g 37.5 mm
Description
Issuer
Russian Empire
Emperor
Alexander I (1801-1825)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1802-1805
Value
1 Rouble (1 Рубль)
Currency
Rouble (1700-1917)
Composition
Silver (.868)
Weight
20.73 g
Diameter
37.5 mm
Shape
Round
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#26911
Rarity index
77%

Reverse

Text withing wreath, crown above.

Script: Cyrillic

Lettering:
ГОСУДАР-
СТВЕННАЯ
РОССІЙСКАЯ
МОНЕТА
РУБЛЬ.
С•П Б•

Translation:
State Russian coin Ruble
SPB

Edge

Smooth with inscription

Lettering: СЕР∙83 1/3 ПРОБЫ 4 ЗОЛ∙82 14/25 ДОЛИ ∙

Translation: Silver 83 1/3 probe 4 zolotniks 82 14/25 dolyas (parts)

Comment

Initials:
АИ - Alexander Ivanov
ФГ - Fedor Gelman

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin Ruble - Aleksandr I 1802-1805 from Russian Empire made of Silver (.868) weighing 20.73 g is that it was minted during the reign of Alexander I, who was the Emperor of Russia from 1801 to 1825. This coin was part of a series of coinage reforms implemented by Alexander I in an effort to stabilize the Russian economy and promote trade. The use of silver in the coin's composition was a deliberate choice to increase the coin's value and make it more durable than previous copper coins.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1802 СПБ АИ 5360015 - - - - - -
1803 СПБ АИ 2429003 - - - - - -
1804 СПБ ФГ 4355000 - - - - - -
1805 СПБ ФГ 2020053 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for Ruble - Aleksandr I 1802-1805 coin.