Heritage Auctions

1 Ruble – Russian Empire

Non-circulating coins

Commemoration: Coronation of Alexander III

Context

Year: 1883

Country: Russia

Issuer: Russian Empire

Ruler: Alexander III

Currency:

(1700—1917)

Demonetized: Yes

Total mintage: 279,143

Material

Diameter: 35.5 mm

Weight: 20.73 g

Silver weight: 17.99 g

Thickness: 2.5 mm

Shape: Round

Composition: 86.8% Silver

Magnetic: No

Technique: Milled

Alignment: Medal alignment

References

Y: #43

Numista: #16509

Value

Bullion value: $49.40

Obverse

Inscription:

Б.М. АЛЕКСАНДРЪ III ИМПЕРАТОРЪ И САМОДЕРЖ.ВСЕРОСС.

Л.Ш.

КОРОНАВАНЪ ВЪ МОСКВѢ

1883

Translation:

By the grace of God, Alexander III, Emperor and Autocrat of all Russia.

Crowned in Moscow

1883

Script: Cyrillic

Language: Russian

Engraver: Leopold Steinman

Reverse

Inscription:

РУБЛЬ

Translation:

Ruble

Script: Cyrillic

Language: Russian

Edge

Plain

Mints

Name	Mark
Saint Petersburg	—

Mintings

Year	Mint Mark	Mintage	Quality	Collection
1883	—	279,143
1883	—	—	Proof

⭐ Somewhat Rare