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- Description
- This medal was issued in Russia to commemorate the German regiment that fought in the Russo-Turkish War, 1828-1829.
- Obverse inscription: ZUM ANDENKEN ("In Memory").
- Reverse inscription: KON. PREUSS KAISER ALEX V. RUSSLAND ULANEN REG. (1 BRAND) N 3 / 1829 / 1879 ("King of Prussia Kaiser Alexander of Russia Lancers Regiment").
- Location
- Currently not on view
- date made
- 1879
- associated person
- Alexander II Emperor of Russia
- ID Number
- NU.68.21.41
- catalog number
- 68.21.41
- accession number
- 276536
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- Description
- This is an Italian/Russian mule coin sample from Russia. It was originally an older Italian coin, minted in 1863, that was later used to demonstrate a new minting technology to the Russian government in 1876. The obverse of this coin is in its original Italian, while the reverse is the later demonstrations sample from 1876.
- Obverse inscription: VITTORIO EMANUELE 1863
- Reverse inscription: (None)
- Location
- Currently not on view
- date reverse mint
- 1876
- date obverse mint
- 1863
- ID Number
- NU.68.21.521
- catalog number
- 68.21.521
- accession number
- 276536
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- Description (Brief)
- One (1) ruble coin, Constantine
- Russia, 1825
- Obverse Image: Portrait of Constantine, facing right.
- Obverse Text: Б / М / КОНСТАНТІІНЂ / І / ИМІІ / И / САМ / ВСЕРОСС / 1825
- 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. There is a wreath encircling the eagle.
- Reverse Text: 4 / 30 ЛОТН / 21 ДОЛЯ / РУБЛЬ / CПБ / ҶИСТАГО / СЕРЕБРА
- Description
- The Constantine Ruble is one of the rarest Russian coins. It depicts Russian Grand Duke Constantine Pavlovich, who was expected to ascend to the throne in 1825. He never came to power, having relinquished his succession rights in 1823 due to his controversial marriage, and the coin never circulated.
- date made
- 1825
- associated date
- 1825
- depicted
- Constantine
- ID Number
- NU.68.263.68
- accession number
- 281689
- catalog number
- 68.263.68
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- Description (Brief)
- One (1) 25 ruble coin, Alexander II
- Russia, 1876
- Obverse Image: N/A
- 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]
- 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: N/A
- Description
- 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.
- Location
- Currently not on view
- date made
- 1876
- head of government
- Alexander II Emperor of Russia
- ID Number
- NU.69.128.153
- catalog number
- 69.128.153
- accession number
- 286473
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- Description (Brief)
- One (1) ruble coin, pattern, Paul I
- Russia, 1796
- Obverse Image: Portrait of Paul I facing right.
- 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]
- 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).
- Reverse Text: MOHETA / РƔБЛЬ / 1796 / IOДA / [coin / ruble / 1796 / year]
- Description
- 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
- ID Number
- NU.NU83551
- catalog number
- NU83551
- accession number
- 257688
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- Description (Brief)
- One (1) ruble coin, Nicholas II
- Russia, 1895
- Obverse Image: Nicholas 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: РУБЛЬ 1895 Г.
- Description
- This ruble was struck in Russia in 1895, during the reign of 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
- date made
- 1895
- ruler
- Nicholas II Emperor of Russia
- ID Number
- NU.68.263.494
- catalog number
- 68.263.494
- accession number
- 281689
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- Description
- This medal was struck in Russia on May 14, 1896 to commemorate the coronation of Nicholas II who ruled from 1894-1917. The last Emperor of Russia, Nicholas II was assassinated by the Bolsheviks on July 17, 1918.
- Obverse inscription: Н2А ("Nicholas II Alexandra").
- Reverse inscription: ВЪ ПАМЯТЬ СВЯЩЕННАГО КОРОНОВАНIЯ / ИХЪ ИМПЕРАТОРСКИХЪ ВЕЛИЧЕСТВЪ 14 МАЯ / ("In Memory of the Sacred Coronation / Their Imperial Majesties, May 14th").
- Location
- Currently not on view
- date made
- 1896
- associated person
- Nicholas II
- ID Number
- NU.68.263.1070
- catalog number
- 68.263.1070
- accession number
- 281689
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- Description
- This jeton or medalette commemorates the completion of the railroad connecting Saint Petersburg, Russia and Warsaw, Poland in 1862. During the 19th century, much of Poland was under Russian control and was ruled by the Romanovs.
- Obverse inscription: H I - A II / 1852 - 1862 С.НЕТЕРЕУРГО - КАРШАВСКАЯ ЖЕЛЂЗНАЯ ДОРОТА (H I represents Nicholas I, A II is Alexander II).
- Reverse inscription: СОТРУДНИКАМЪ ПО УСТРОЙСТВУ ДОРОГИ / Bacui : Ceperebur / ШАШИНУ / 102 (H I represents Nicholas I, A II is Alexander II, the Tsars of Poland in 1852 and 1862 respectively).
- Location
- Currently not on view
- date made
- 1862
- associated person
- Nicholas I Emperor of Russia
- Alexander II
- ID Number
- NU.66.28821
- catalog number
- 66.28821
- accession number
- 270424
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- Description (Brief)
- One (1) 25 ruble coin, Nicholas II
- Russia, 1896
- Obverse Image: Left-facing portrait of Nicholas II.
- Obverse Text: Б / M / NИКOЛАИ / II / ИМПЕРАТОРЪ / И / САМОДЕРКЕЦЪ / BCEPOCC. [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: 2 ½ ИМПSPIБЯБ / 25 РУбЛSЙ 30 ЯОТОМЪ / 1896 Г. [Imperial 2 ½ / 25 rubles in gold / 1896]
- Description
- This pattern 25 ruble coin was struck in Russia during the reign of Nicholas II who ruled from 1894-1917. The last Emperor of Russia, Nicholas II was assassinated with his family by the Bolsheviks on July 17, 1918.
- date made
- 1896
- head of government
- Nicholas II Emperor of Russia
- ID Number
- NU.69.128.403
- accession number
- 286473
- catalog number
- 69.128.403
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- Description
- This token commemorates the Germany and Russia Alliance in 1888. It was minted in Germany under Frederich III, German Kaiser and King of Prussia and Alexander III, Emperor of Russia. Alexander III ruled Russia from 1881-1894 and was affectionately known as The Peacemaker. This token was designed by Otto Oertel.
- Obverse inscription: ALEXANDER III KAISER VON RUSSLAND ("Alexander III Emperor of Russia”).
- Reverse inscription: FRIEDRICH DEUTSCHER KAISER KÖNIG V. PREUSSEN ("Frederick, German Kaiser, King of Prussia").
- Location
- Currently not on view
- associated person
- Alexander III Emperor of Russia
- Friedrich III King of Prussia and Emperor of Germany
- ID Number
- NU.68.21.213
- catalog number
- 68.21.213
- accession number
- 276536
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- Description
- This medal, awarded to the Imperial Russian Technical Society for Exposition of Hunting Weapons in 1897, was minted under Nicholas II (1894-1917). The Society was founded in 1866 for the promotion of Russian technology and industry. Medals were awarded to national industries for solving complex technical problems.
- Obverse inscription: ВТОРУЮ ВЫСТАВКУ ОХОТНИЧЬЕГО ОРУЖИЕ И ПРОМЫСЛА / 1897 ("Second Exposition of Hunting Weapons and Fisheries").
- Reverse inscription: ИМПЕРАТОРСКОЕ РУССКОЕ ТЕХНИЧЕСКОЕ ОБЩЕСТВО ("Imperial Russian Technical Society").
- Location
- Currently not on view
- date made
- 1897
- ID Number
- NU.68.263.1052
- catalog number
- 68.263.1052
- accession number
- 281689
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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
- date made
- 1895
- head of government
- Nicholas II Emperor of Russia
- ID Number
- NU.69.128.392
- accession number
- 286473
- catalog number
- 69.128.392
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- Description (Brief)
- One (1) kopek coin, Elizabeth
- Russia, 1760
- Obverse Image: Drum and flag iconography.
- Obverse Text: OAHA КОПЕИКА / 1760 [One kopek / 1760]
- Reverse Image: Saint George on horseback slaying the dragon.
- Reverse Text: N/A
- Description
- This kopek was minted in Russia in 1757 during the reign of Elizabeth Petrovna who ruled Russia from 1741 until her death in 1762.
- Location
- Currently not on view
- date made
- 1760
- ruler
- Elizabeth
- ID Number
- NU.NU65270
- catalog number
- NU65270
- accession number
- 240108
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- Description
- This token commemorates the Germany and Russia Alliance in 1888. It was minted in Germany under Frederich III, German Kaiser and King of Prussia and Alexander III, Emperor of Russia. Alexander III ruled Russia from 1881-1894 and was affectionately known as The Peacemaker. Obverse inscription: ALEXANDER III KAISER VON RUSSLAND ("Alexander III Emperor of Russia").
- Reverse inscription: FRIEDRICH DEUTSCHER KAISER KÖNIG V. PREUSSEN + 15.6.1888. ("Frederick, German Kaiser, King of Prussia").
- Location
- Currently not on view
- date made
- 1888
- associated person
- Alexander III Emperor of Russia
- Friedrich III King of Prussia and Emperor of Germany
- ID Number
- NU.68.263.698
- catalog number
- 68.263.698
- accession number
- 281689
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- Description (Brief)
- One (1) 2 ruble coin, novodel, Catherine I
- Russia, 1726
- Obverse Image: Right-facing portrait of Catherine I.
- Obverse Text: ЕКАІЕРLНА / ІМПІЕРАТРІІІА / ІСАМОДЕРЖИЦА / RCБКОС [Catherine the Empress and Autocrat of all Russia]
- Reverse Image: Russian Empire coat-of-arms, a double-headed eagle grasping an orb and scepter in its talons.
- Reverse Text: 1726 / МОНЕТА / НОВА / ДВА / РУБЛИ / СП / I I / P [Two rubles / 1726 / new coin]
- Description
- This 2 ruble novodel was minted in 1726 during the reign of Catherine I who ruled as Empress of Russia from 1725 to her death in 1727.
- date made
- 1726
- head of government
- Catherine I
- ID Number
- NU.NU62723
- accession number
- 228217
- catalog number
- NU62723
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- Description (Brief)
- One (1) 1/2 poltina coin, Peter I
- Russia, 1705
- Obverse Image: Bust of Peter I facing right.
- Obverse Text: ЦРЬ ПЕТРЪ АЛЕѮIЕВИЧЪ ВСЕѦ РОСIИ ПОВЕЛIТЕЉ [Tsar Peter Alekseyevich the sovereign of all Russia]
- Reverse Image: Center the Russian coat-of-arms, a double-headed eagle grasping an orb and scepter grasped in its talons.
- Reverse Text: [Half poltina]
- Description
- This 1/2 poltina coin was minted in Russia in 1705 under Peter I. Better known as Peter the Great, he ruled Russia from 1689-1725. Peter l founded Saint Petersburg in 1703 and brought Western culture to Orthodox Russia.
- Location
- Currently not on view
- date made
- 1705
- ruler
- Peter I
- ID Number
- NU.NU61405
- catalog number
- NU61405
- accession number
- 210914
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- Description
- This jeton or token commemorates the alliance between Germany and Russia in 1888. It was minted in Germany under Wilhelm I, German Kaiser and King of Prussia and Alexander III, Emperor of Russia. Alexander III ruled Russia from 1881-1894 and was affectionately known as The Peacemaker.
- Obverse inscription: ALEXANDER III KAISER VON RUSSLAND ("Alexander III Emperor of Russia").
- Reverse inscription: WILHELM DEUTSCHER KAISER KÖNIG V. PREUSSEN +9/3 1888. ("William, German Kaiser, King of Prussia").
- Location
- Currently not on view
- date made
- 1888
- associated person
- Wilhelm I
- Alexander III Emperor of Russia
- ID Number
- NU.68.21.204
- catalog number
- 68.21.204
- accession number
- 276536
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- Description
- This medal, commissioned in Poland in 1875, commemorates the Golden Wedding Anniversary of Florian and Sophie Rakowskich. The Old Village, a town owned by the Rakowskichs, was the site of a Russian battle against Polish rebels in 1863.
- Obverse inscription: D.29 CZERWCA 1875 ROKU. / W STAREJ WSI. ("29th of June 1875. / In the old village.").
- Reverse inscription: NA PAMIATKE / SLOTEGO WESELA / FLORYANA I ZOFII RAKOWSKICH ("Commemorating / Golden Anniversary / Floriana and Sophia Rakowskich").
- Location
- Currently not on view
- date made
- 1875
- ID Number
- NU.68.263.1081
- catalog number
- 68.263.1081
- accession number
- 281689
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- Description
- This token was minted to commemorate the meeting of Alexander III (Emperor of Russia), Umberto I (King of Italy), and Wilhem II (Kaiser and King of Prussia) in Berlin, Germany in 1889. Alexander III ruled Russia from 1881-1894 and was affectionately known as The Peacemaker. Obverse inscription: (None)
- Reverse inscription: KAISER WILHELM II – KÖNIG UMBERTO I (“Emperor Wilhelm II – King Umberto I).
- Location
- Currently not on view
- date made
- 1889
- associated person
- Alexander III Emperor of Russia
- Wilhelm II King of Prussia and Emperor of Germany
- Umberto I
- ID Number
- NU.68.21.236
- catalog number
- 68.21.236
- accession number
- 276536
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- Description
- This token commemorates the Germany and Russia Alliance in 1888. It was minted in Germany under Wilhelm II, German Kaiser and King of Prussia and Alexander III, Emperor of Russia. Alexander III ruled Russia from 1881-1894 and was affectionately known as The Peacemaker. Obverse inscription: ALEXANDER III KAISER VON RUSSLAND ("Alexander III Emperor of Russia").
- Reverse inscription: WILHELM II DEUTSCHER KAISER KÖNIG V. PREUSSEN +9/3 1888. ("Wilhelm II, German Kaiser, King of Prussia").
- Location
- Currently not on view
- date made
- 1888
- associated person
- Wilhelm II King of Prussia and Emperor of Germany
- Alexander III Emperor of Russia
- ID Number
- NU.68.21.224
- catalog number
- 68.21.224
- accession number
- 276536
