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Ruble - Pavel I

1797 year
Silver (.868) 29.25 g 41 mm
Description
Issuer
Russian Empire
Emperor
Paul I (1796-1801)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1797
Value
1 Rouble (1 Рубль)
Currency
Rouble (1700-1917)
Composition
Silver (.868)
Weight
29.25 g
Diameter
41 mm
Shape
Round
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#26955
Rarity index
91%

Reverse

Ornaments around a square. Words from Psalm 115:1 in a square frame: "Not to us, not to us, but to your name".

Script: Cyrillic

Lettering:
НЕ НАМЪ,
НЕ НАМЪ,
А ИМЯНИ
ТВОЕМУ.
С.М. Ф.Ц

Translation:
Not to us,
Not to us,
But for the name
of Thee
S.M. F.C

Edge

Diagonal reeding

Comment

Mintmark: С.М. - St. Petersburg Mint
Initials: ФЦ - Fedor Cetreus

Interesting fact

The interesting fact about the Ruble - Pavel I 1797 coin is that it was minted during the reign of Paul I, who was the Emperor of Russia from 1796 until his assassination in 1801. Paul I was known for his eccentric behavior and his love of military parades, and this coin was likely used to pay for the soldiers and military equipment needed for those parades.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1797 СМ ФЦ 920101 - - - - - -

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