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Ruble - Nikolai I Battle of Borodino
1839 year| Silver (.868) | 20.73 g | 35.5 mm |
| Issuer | Russian Empire |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Nicholas I (1825-1855) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1839 |
| Value | 1 Rouble (1 Рубль) |
| Currency | Rouble (1700-1917) |
| Composition | Silver (.868) |
| Weight | 20.73 g |
| Diameter | 35.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#63987 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 87% |
Reverse
The monument-chapel at Borodino field.
Script: Cyrillic
Lettering:
БОРОДИНО 26 АВГУС.1812 Г. ОТКРЫТЪ 26 АВГУС. 1839 Г.
1. РУБΛЬ
Translation:
Borodino 26 August 1812 year. Opened 26 August 1839 year.
1 Ruble
Edge
Reeded
Comment
The Battle of Borodino was a battle fought on September 7, 1812 in the Napoleonic Wars during the French invasion of Russia. The fighting involved around 250,000 troops and left at least 70,000 casualties, making Borodino the deadliest day of the Napoleonic Wars.Interesting fact
The interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Battle of Borodino, which took place on September 7, 1812, during the Napoleonic Wars. The battle was a bloody and decisive victory for the Russian army, and it marked a turning point in the war. The coin's design features an image of Tsar Nicholas I, who ruled Russia from 1825 to 1855, and the reverse side depicts a scene from the battle. The coin was minted in a limited quantity and was not meant for circulation, making it a rare and valuable collector's item for numismatists and history enthusiasts.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1839 | 160000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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