Obverse: The obverse features Nicholas II, the last Emperor of Russia, who ruled the Russian Empire from 1894 to 1917. The portrait is surrounded by the inscription “Б.М. НИКОЛАЙ II ИМПЕРАТОРЪ И САМОДЕРЖЕЦЪ ВСЕРОСС” (Eng. By the Grace of God, Emperor Nicholas II and Autocrat of All Russia).
Reverse: Features the Lesser Coat of Arms of the Russian Empire – a crowned double-headed eagle holding the symbols of monarchical power. St. George is depicted on the eagle’s chest, while the coats of arms of the lands of the empire appear on its wings. The denomination “РУБЛЬ” (Eng. rouble) and the year of minting are shown below.
Edge: The edge bears the inscription “ЧИСТАГО СЕРЕБРА 4 ЗОЛОТНИКА 21 ДОЛѦ” (Eng. 4 zolotniks and 21 dolyas of pure silver).
About the coin: This collectible 1 rouble silver coin of the Russian Empire was struck during the reign of Nicholas II, the last Russian emperor. These coins are valued and actively sought after by collectors of Imperial Russian numismatics.
*The coin image shown is for illustrative purposes only – the coin purchased may differ in year, condition or other details.
