Russian Empire Rouble - Alexander II, 1859

Nicholas I Memorial

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country Russian Empire Russian Empire
Currency Rouble (1700 – 1917)
Coin type Non-circulating coin
Denomination 1 Rouble
Year 1859
Ruler Alexander II the Liberator (1855–1881)
Composition Silver (.868)
Shape Round
Alignment Medal alignment ↑↑
Technique Milled
Weight (g) 20.73
Diameter (mm) 35.5
Demonetized Yes

Description

1 Rouble from Russian Empire. Issued in 1859. Struck in Silver (.868). Measures 35.5 mm and weighs 20.73 g.

Obverse
Portrait of Emperor Nicholas I facing left. (Nicholas I Emperor and Autocrat of all Russia
A. Lyalin)
Reverse
Monument to Nicholas I in St. Petersburg. (Аt the behest of Emperor Alexander II and Autocrat of the Russian Empire
June 25th 1859
Rouble)
Edge
Smooth

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
1859  50.1K Bit#567; St. Petersburg Mint 88%
1859  — Convex stamp; Bit#566; St. Petersburg Mint 12%

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