25 Rubles, Alexander II, Russia, 1876

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One (1) 25 ruble coin, Alexander II

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Russia, 1876

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Obverse Image: N/A

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Obverse Text: ЧИСТАГО ЗОЛОТА 7 ЗОЛОТНИКОВЪ 3 ДОЛИ / 25 / РУБЛЕЙ / 1876 / С.П.Б. [25 Rubles / 1876 / SPB / 7 zlotn. / 3 shares of pure gold]

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.

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Reverse Text: N/A

This coin worth 25 rubles was minted in 1876 during the reign of Alexander II, Emperor of Russia from 1855 - 1881. He was known as "The Liberator" because of his Emancipation Reform of 1861.

Date Made: 1876

Head Of Government: Alexander II Emperor of Russia

Location: Currently not on view

Place Made: Russia: Saint Petersburg, St. PetersburgAssociated Place: Russia

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

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Credit Line: Willis H. du Pont

Data Source: National Museum of American History

Id Number: NU.69.128.153Catalog Number: 69.128.153Accession Number: 286473

Object Name: coin

Physical Description: gold (overall material)Measurements: overall: 28 mm; 1 3/32 in

Guid: http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746a7-bf5d-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa

Record Id: nmah_947265

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