One (1) ruble coin, Constantine
Russia, 1825
Obverse Image: Portrait of Constantine, facing right.
Obverse Text: Б / М / КОНСТАНТІІНЂ / І / ИМІІ / И / САМ / ВСЕРОСС / 1825
Reverse Image: Center the Russian coat-of-arms, a double-headed eagle wearing a shield with a mounted figure (Saint George), the imperial crowns on each head stand for the unity and sovereignty of Russia, the orb and scepter grasped in the eagle's talons are traditional heraldic symbols. There is a wreath encircling the eagle.
Reverse Text: 4 / 30 ЛОТН / 21 ДОЛЯ / РУБЛЬ / CПБ / ҶИСТАГО / СЕРЕБРА
The Constantine Ruble is one of the rarest Russian coins. It depicts Russian Grand Duke Constantine Pavlovich, who was expected to ascend to the throne in 1825. He never came to power, having relinquished his succession rights in 1823 due to his controversial marriage, and the coin never circulated.
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