1 Ruble, Pattern, Paul I, Russia, 1796

Description (Brief):

One (1) ruble coin, pattern, Paul I

Description (Brief)

Russia, 1796

Description (Brief)

Obverse Image: Portrait of Paul I facing right.

Description (Brief)

Obverse Text: Б / M / ПABEAЂ/ I / IMП / ИCAMOД / BCEPOCC / C.L.F. / CПБ [Paul I the Emperor and Autocrat of all Russia / C.L.F. / SPB]

Description (Brief)

Reverse Image: Center the Russian coat-of-arms, a double-headed eagle wearing a shield with a mounted figure (Saint George), surrounded by four crowned П (P for Paul).

Description (Brief)

Reverse Text: MOHETA / РƔБЛЬ / 1796 / IOДA / [coin / ruble / 1796 / year]

This pattern ruble was minted in Russia in 1796 under Paul I. Paul I was Emperor of Russia from 1769 until his assassination in March of 1801.

Date Made: 1796

Head Of Government: Paul I Emperor of Russia

Place Made: RussiaAssociated Place: 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.NU83551Catalog Number: NU83551Accession Number: 257688

Object Name: coinOther Terms: coin; pattern

Physical Description: silver (overall material)Measurements: overall: .15 cm x 3.8 cm; 1/16 in x 1 1/2 in

Guid: http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746a7-bc42-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa

Record Id: nmah_947161

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