50 Kopeks, Russia, 1895

Description (Brief):

One (1) 50 kopek coin, Nicholas II

Description (Brief)

Russia, 1895

Description (Brief)

Obverse Image: Portrait of Nicholas II facing left.

Description (Brief)

Obverse Text: Б.М.НИКОЛАЙ II ИМПЕРАТОРЪ И САМОДЕРЖЕЦЪ ВСЕРОСС. [Nicholas II the Emperor and Autocrat of all Russia]

Description (Brief)

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.

Description (Brief)

Reverse Text: 50 КОПѢЕКЪ 1895 Г.

This coin worth 50 kopeks was struck in Russia in 1895, under Nicholas II who ruled from 1894-1917. Last Emperor of Russia, Nicholas II was assassinated with his family by the Bolsheviks on July 17, 1918.

Date Made: 1895

Ruler: Nicholas II Emperor of Russia

Place Made: Russia

Subject: Mikhailovich

Subject:

See more items in: Work and Industry: National Numismatic Collection, Russian Coins and Jetons, Coins, Currency and Medals, Grand Duke Georgii Mikhailovich Collection

Exhibition: The Value of Money

Exhibition Location: National Museum of American History

Credit Line: Willis H. du Pont

Data Source: National Museum of American History

Id Number: NU.68.263.496Catalog Number: 68.263.496Accession Number: 281689

Object Name: coin

Physical Description: silver (overall material)Measurements: overall: .2 cm x 2.2 cm; 3/32 in x 7/8 in

Guid: http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746ad-c893-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa

Record Id: nmah_1440117

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