1 Ruble, Pattern, Nicholas I, Russia, 1845

Description (Brief):

One (1) ruble coin, pattern

Description (Brief)

Russia, 1845

Description (Brief)

Obverse Image: Right-facing portrait of Emperor Nicholas I.

Description (Brief)

Obverse Text: Б / M / NИКOЛАИ / I / ИМПЕРАТОРЪ / И / САМОДЕРКЕПЪ / BCEPOCC. [Nicholas I 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: ЧИСТАГО / CEPEБPA / 4 30ЛОТНИКА / 21 ДОЛЯ / 1845 [4 zlotn. / 21 shares of pure silver / 1845]

Minted in Russia in 1845, this pattern ruble 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: 1845

Head Of Government: 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

Credit Line: Willis H. du Pont

Data Source: National Museum of American History

Id Number: NU.68.263.202Accession Number: 281689Catalog Number: 68.263.202

Object Name: coinOther Terms: coin; pattern coin

Physical Description: silver (overall material)Measurements: overall: .2 cm x 3.5 cm; 3/32 in x 1 3/8 in

Guid: http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746a7-b797-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa

Record Id: nmah_947236

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