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Ruble - Aleksandr I Pattern; Novodel
1807 year| Silver (.868) | 25.56 g | 41 mm |
| Issuer | Russian Empire |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Alexander I (1801-1825) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1807 |
| Value | 1 Rouble (1 Рубль) |
| Currency | Rouble (1700-1917) |
| Composition | Silver (.868) |
| Weight | 25.56 g |
| Diameter | 41 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#128515 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
Value; date.
Script: Cyrillic
Lettering:
МОНЕТА ГОСУДАРСТВ. РОССIЙСКАЯ
РУБЛЬ
1807.
Translation:
Russian State Coin
Rouble
1807
Edge
Smooth or smooth with inscription
Comment
Early novodel with only slightest die crack on obverse and no die crack on reverse. Smooth edge. Extremely rare. 75 roubles according to Trapeznikov.Collector’s note: “RR. Obv. Leberecht. Smooth edge. Tolstoy (collection, auction Hess 1913) #393 Reichsmark 480”. Collector considered the coin as an original, Severin #2577 and Tolstoy collection, auction Hess 1913, lot #393.
Because of its rarity such a coin was not in the famous „Collection of Count I. I. Tolstoy. Russian Coins from 19th Century“. Adolph Hess auction № 142, 10th of March 1913.
Because of its rarity such a coin was not in the famous „Russian Coins from 19th and 20th Centuries. Collection of Duplicates from Russian Museums“, Adolph Hess auction 204, 18th of February 1931.
Bitkin# Н672, Н673, Н674, Н675, Н676, Н677, Н678, Н679, Н680, Н681 (R2-R4).
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Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Pattern Ruble - Aleksandr I (Pattern; Novodel) 1807 from the Russian Empire is that it was designed by the famous Russian engraver and artist, D. I. Utkin. Utkin was known for his intricate and detailed engravings, and his work on the Pattern Ruble - Aleksandr I (Pattern; Novodel) 1807 is considered one of his finest achievements. The coin's design features a portrait of Tsar Aleksandr I on one side and an image of the Russian coat of arms on the other, both of which were engraved by Utkin with great precision and artistry. This coin is a rare and valuable example of Utkin's work and is highly sought after by collectors.
