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Ruble - Nikolai I Alexander Column
1834 year| Silver (.868) | 20.73 g | 35.5 mm |
| Issuer | Russian Empire |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Nicholas I (1825-1855) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1834 |
| Value | 1 Rouble (1 Рубль) |
| Currency | Rouble (1700-1917) |
| Composition | Silver (.868) |
| Weight | 20.73 g |
| Diameter | 35.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#16531 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 88% |
Reverse
The Alexander Column.
Script: Cyrillic
Lettering:
АЛЕКСАНДРУ ПЕРВОМУ
БЛАГОДАРНАЯ РОССİЯ. 1837
1. РУБЛЬ
Translation:
To Alexander First
Grateful Russia
1 Ruble
Edge
Reeded
Comment
The Alexander Column (Russian: Алекса́ндровская коло́нна, Aleksandrovskaya kolonna) is the focal point of Palace Square in Saint Petersburg, Russia. The monument was raised after the Russian victory in the war with Napoleon's France. The column is named for Emperor Alexander I of Russia, who reigned from 1801–25.© Cyrillius
Interesting fact
The obverse of the coin features an image of Emperor Nicholas I, while the reverse features the Alexander Column, which was erected in St. Petersburg in 1834 to commemorate the Russian victory over Napoleon's army. The coin was minted in 1834, the same year the column was erected, and its design was meant to symbolize the strength and power of the Russian Empire.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1834 | 15000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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