12 Rubles, Russia, 1840

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One (1) 12 ruble coin, Nicholas I

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Russia, 1840

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Obverse Image: N/A

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Obverse Text: 9 ЗОЛ . 68 ДОЛ . ЧИСТОЙ УРАЛЬСКОЙ ПЛАТИНЫ / 12 / РУБЛЕЙ / НА СЕРЕБРО / 1840. / С.П.Б. [12 RUBLES TO THE SILVER / 1840 SPB / 9 ZLOT. / 68 SHARES OF PURE URAL PLATINUM]

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Reverse Image: Center the Russian coat-of-arms, a two-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.

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Reverse Text: N/A

Minted in Russia in 1840, this coin worth 12 rubles was issued during the reign of Nicholas I. Married to Charlotte (Alexandra Fedorovna) of Prussia, Nicholas I ruled from 1825 to his death on March 2, 1855. He led the Russian army unsuccessfully in the Crimean War, but helped defeat the Ottoman Empire in the Russo-Turkish War (1828-29). Under his rule, the Russian Empire spanned over 7.7 million square miles.

Date Made: 1840

Ruler: Nicholas I Emperor of RussiaIssuing Authority: Nicholas I Emperor of Russia

Place Made: RussiaAssociated Place: Russia

Subject: Mikhailovich

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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

Related Publication: Feingold, Ellen R.. Value of Money, The

Credit Line: Willis H. du Pont

Data Source: National Museum of American History

Id Number: NU.69.128.242Catalog Number: 69.128.242Accession Number: 286473

Object Name: coin

Physical Description: platinum (overall material)Measurements: overall: .2 cm x 3.1 cm; 3/32 in x 1 7/32 in

Guid: http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746a7-bd75-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa

Record Id: nmah_931517

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