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Ruble - Pyotr III СПБ
1762 year| Silver (.750) | 24 g | 38 mm |
| Issuer | Russian Empire |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Peter III (1762) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1762 |
| Value | 1 Rouble (1 Рубль) |
| Currency | Rouble (1700-1917) |
| Composition | Silver (.750) |
| Weight | 24 g |
| Diameter | 38 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#95714 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 88% |
Reverse
Crowned double-headed eagle encircled by the legend. Value, date.
Script: Cyrillic
Lettering:
17 62
МОНЕТА∙ РУБЛЬ∙
Н К
Translation:
Coin Ruble
N K
Edge
Lettered or diagonal reeding
Lettering: С.ПЕТЕРБƔРХСКАГО * МАНЕТНАГО * ДВОРА *
Translation: By St. Petersburg Mint
Comment
Mintmarks:ММД - Krasny Mint, Moscow (C#47.1)
СПБ - St. Petersburg Mint (C#47.2)
Interesting fact
The Ruble coin from the Russian Empire, issued during the reign of Peter III in 1762, has a unique feature. It's a silver coin that weighs 24 grams, but it's not a solid silver coin. Instead, it's made of an alloy called "silver-plated copper," which is 75% copper and 25% silver. This was done to reduce the cost of production while still maintaining the coin's value. This coin is a rare example of a silver-plated coin from that time period and is highly sought after by collectors.
