5 Rubles, Pattern, Nicholas II, Russia, 1895
5 Rubles, Pattern, Nicholas II, Russia, 1895
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- Description (Brief)
- One (1) 5 ruble coin, pattern, Nicholas II
- Russia, 1895
- Obverse Image: Portrait of Nicolas II facing left.
- Obverse Text: Б.М.НИКОЛАЙ II ИМПЕРАТОРЪ И САМОДЕРЖЕЦЪ ВСЕРОСС. [Nicholas II the Emperor and Autocrat of all Russia]
- 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.
- Reverse Text: [1/3 of Imperial / 5 rubles / 1895]
- Description
- This pattern 5 ruble coin 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.
- Location
- Currently not on view
- Object Name
- coin
- Other Terms
- coin; pattern
- date made
- 1895
- head of government
- Nicholas II Emperor of Russia
- place made
- Russia
- associated place
- Russia
- Physical Description
- gold (overall material)
- Measurements
- overall:.1 cm x 1.5 cm; 1/32 in x 19/32 in
- ID Number
- NU.69.128.392
- accession number
- 286473
- catalog number
- 69.128.392
- Credit Line
- Willis H. du Pont
- See more items in
- Work and Industry: National Numismatic Collection
- Russian Coins and Jetons
- Grand Duke Georgii Mikhailovich Collection
- Coins, Currency and Medals
- Data Source
- National Museum of American History
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