Ruble - Aleksandr I (Pattern) ND (1806) front Ruble - Aleksandr I (Pattern) ND (1806) back
Ruble - Aleksandr I (Pattern) ND (1806) photo
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Ruble - Aleksandr I Pattern ND

1806 year
Silver (.868) 20.73 g 36.8 mm
Description
Issuer
Russian Empire
Emperor
Alexander I (1801-1825)
Type
Pattern
Year
1806
Value
1 Rouble (1 Рубль)
Currency
Rouble (1700-1917)
Composition
Silver (.868)
Weight
20.73 g
Diameter
36.8 mm
Shape
Round
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#313657
Rarity index
95%

Reverse

Two-headed eagle with a crown above. Value; date "180 ".

Script: Cyrillic

Lettering:
180
МОНЕТА
РУБЛЬ

Translation:
180
Coin Ruble

Edge

Reeded

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Pattern Ruble - Aleksandr I (Pattern) ND (1806) from the Russian Empire is that it was minted with a unique silver alloy that contains 86.8% silver, which is higher than the standard 80% silver content used in most silver coins of the time. This makes it a particularly valuable and sought-after collector's item among numismatists.