Obverse: features a right-facing portrait of Emperor Alexander III of Russia. The surrounding Cyrillic inscription reads: “Б.М. АЛЕКСАНДРЪ III ИМПЕРАТОРЪ И САМОДЕРЖЕЦЪ ВСЕРОССIЙСКIЙ,” meaning “By God’s grace Alexander III, Emperor and Autocrat of all Russia.”
Reverse: displays the double-headed eagle of the Russian Empire with an imperial crown above. Below is the denomination 10 Roubles and the year of minting. The design is framed with a decorative beaded border.
About the coin: this 10-rouble circulation coin was minted in 1886–1894 at the Saint Petersburg Mint. Struck in .900 fine gold, it weighs 12.9 g, containing 11.61 g of pure gold. Its edge bears the inscription “ЧИСТАГО ЗОЛОТА 2 ЗОЛОТНИКА 69,36 ДОЛЕЙ,” confirming the exact gold content. Highly collectible, it is one of the most iconic issues from the reign of Alexander III.
