Ruble - Aleksandr I (Pattern; Novodel) 1802 front Ruble - Aleksandr I (Pattern; Novodel) 1802 back
Ruble - Aleksandr I (Pattern; Novodel) 1802 photo
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Ruble - Aleksandr I Pattern; Novodel

1802 year
Silver (.868) 20.73 g 37 mm
Description
Issuer
Russian Empire
Emperor
Alexander I (1801-1825)
Type
Pattern
Year
1802
Value
1 Rouble (1 Рубль)
Currency
Rouble (1700-1917)
Composition
Silver (.868)
Weight
20.73 g
Diameter
37 mm
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#225244
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Crowned Russian double-headed eagle, date above, value.

Script: Cyrillic

Lettering:
1802
МОНЕТА - РУБЛЬ
А И

Translation:
1802
Rouble coin
A I

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Pattern Ruble - Aleksandr I (Pattern; Novodel) 1802 from the Russian Empire is that 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 Russian coat of arms on the reverse (back side). This design was only used for a short period of time before being replaced by a different design, making it a rare and sought-after collector's item among numismatists.