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1 Ruble (Battle of Gangut) – Russian Empire

Non-circulating coins

Commemoration: 200th Anniversary of the Battle of Gangut

Russia

Context

Year: 1914

Country: Russia

Issuer: Russian Empire

Ruler: Nicholas II

Currency:

Rouble

(1700—1917)

Demonetized: Yes

Total mintage: 30,300

Material

Diameter: 33.65 mm

Weight: 20 g

Silver weight: 18.00 g

Thickness: 2.5 mm

Shape: Round

Composition: 90% Silver

Magnetic: No

Technique: Milled

Alignment: Medal alignment

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References

Y: #71

Numista: #26854

Value

Bullion value: $51.15

Obverse

Description:

Portrait of Peter the Great.

Inscription:

ГАНГУТЪ

1714

1914

27 ÏЮЛЯ

Translation:

GANGUT

1714

1914

27 JULY

Script: Cyrillic

Language: Russian

Engraver: P. G. Stadnitskiy

Reverse

Description:

Crowned double-headed eagle above denomination.

Inscription:

МОНЕТА РУБЛЬ

Translation:

COIN ROUBLE

Script: Cyrillic

Language: Russian

Engraver: P. G. Stadnitskiy

Edge

Smooth with inscription

Legend:

ЧИСТАГО СЕРЕБРА 4 ЗОЛОТНИКА 21 ДОЛѦ ( В • С )

Translation:

Four zolotniks and twenty-one dolias of pure silver.

Language: Russian

Mints

Name	Mark
Saint Petersburg	—

Mintings

Year	Mint Mark	Mintage	Quality	Collection
1914	ВС	30,300
1914	ВС	—	Proof

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1 Ruble

1912

💎 Extremely Rare