1 Ruble, Russia, 1740

1 Ruble, Russia, 1740

<< >>
Usage conditions apply
Downloads
Description (Brief)
One (1) ruble coin
Russia, 1740
Obverse Image: Intersecting initials with a crown above.
Obverse Text: ІОАННЬ ІІІ / Б / М / ІМПЕРАТ / ІСАМОДЕР/ ВСЕРОСС / СПБ
Reverse Image: Crowned double-headed eagle with wings outstretched, shield on chest, clutching scepter (left) and orb (right) in talons.
Reverse Text: 1740 / МОНЕТА РƔБЛЬ
Object Name
coin
Other Terms
coin; pattern
date made
1740
associated date
1740
place made
Russia: Saint Petersburg, St. Petersburg
associated place
Russia
Physical Description
silver (overall material)
Measurements
overall:.15 cm x 4.2 cm; 1/16 in x 1 21/32 in
ID Number
NU.NU65002
accession number
240108
catalog number
NU65002
Credit Line
Willis H. du Pont
subject
Mikhailovich
See more items in
Work and Industry: National Numismatic Collection
Grand Duke Georgii Mikhailovich Collection
Exhibition
The Value of Money
Exhibition Location
National Museum of American History
Data Source
National Museum of American History
Nominate this object for photography.   

Our collection database is a work in progress. We may update this record based on further research and review. Learn more about our approach to sharing our collection online.

If you would like to know how you can use content on this page, see the Smithsonian's Terms of Use. If you need to request an image for publication or other use, please visit Rights and Reproductions.

Note: Comment submission is temporarily unavailable while we make improvements to the site. We apologize for the interruption. If you have a question relating to the museum's collections, please first check our Collections FAQ. If you require a personal response, please use our Contact page.