Ruble - Aleksandr I (Pattern) 1801 front Ruble - Aleksandr I (Pattern) 1801 back
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Ruble - Aleksandr I Pattern

1801 year
Silver (.868) 20.73 g 41 mm
Description
Issuer
Russian Empire
Emperor
Alexander I (1801-1825)
Type
Pattern
Year
1801
Value
1 Rouble (1 Рубль)
Currency
Rouble (1700-1917)
Composition
Silver (.868)
Weight
20.73 g
Diameter
41 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#225221
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Five line inscription within wreath, crown above.

Script: Cyrillic

Lettering:
ГОСУДАР-
СТВЕННАЯ
РОССIЙСКАЯ
МОНЕТА
РУБЛЬ

Translation: State Russian coin ruble

Edge

With inscription

Interesting fact

The Pattern Ruble - Aleksandr I (Pattern) 1801 from the Russian Empire is interesting because it was minted with a unique design that features a portrait of Emperor Alexander I on the obverse (front side) and an image of the Imperial Eagle on the reverse (back side). This design was only used for a short period of time and is considered rare among coin collectors.