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The first page of the album is dedicated to large silver coins from the late 19th century. The centerpiece is the commemorative coronation rubles, issued in honor of the accession to the throne of the last two Russian emperors.
The first page of the album is dedicated to large silver coins from the late 19th century. The centerpiece is the commemorative coronation rubles, issued in honor of the accession to the throne of the last two Russian emperors.
In addition to the commemorative issues, the page also features regular coins of this period that were in circulation. Among them are a ruble from 1878 and a ruble from 1891, both minted at the Saint Petersburg Mint.
This same page presents coins from an earlier period—the early 19th century. One of the specimens is a ruble from the reign of Alexander I, dated 1802. Its reverse features the inscription "State Russian Coin Ruble".
Another interesting coin is a ruble from 1834. A special feature of this specimen is the presence of a filled hole. It is likely that the coin was once used as a piece of jewelry or a pendant, after which the hole was carefully sealed.
Upon a more detailed examination of the 1878 ruble, one can notice that the coin has retained traces of its mint luster. However, there are scuffs on the field, which are likely the result of harsh cleaning in the past.
The reverse side of the coin, featuring the double-headed eagle, is much better preserved and has an almost mirror-like surface. This specimen was purchased 3-4 years ago at a numismatic shop for 8000 rubles.
The next section of the collection is dedicated to poltinas—coins with a denomination of 50 kopeks. It features specimens from different periods, showcasing a variety of designs.
A special place is held by the 1855 poltina. This coin is interesting due to a rare error in its legend: instead of the word "ПОЛТИНА" (POLTINA), it is minted as "ПОАТИНА" (POATINA). Unfortunately, this specimen is in poor condition and shows signs of corrosion.
A separate page of the album is dedicated to Russo-Polish coins—currency with dual denominations that were minted for the Kingdom of Poland as part of the Russian Empire. These coins are denominated in both rubles/kopeks and zlotys/groszy.
The collection also includes coins from an earlier period, before its incorporation into Russia: a 10 groszy coin from 1840 and a 5 groszy coin from 1820.
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The collection also includes 18th-century coins. Among them is a 1798 ruble of Paul I, minted at the Saint Petersburg Mint (S.M. M.B.). The reverse of the coin features the famous inscription in a cartouche: "NOT UNTO US, NOT UNTO US, BUT UNTO THY NAME". The specimen is in a worn condition and was purchased for 6,000-7,000 rubles.
Of particular value is a 1740 ruble, minted under Anna Ioannovna. This coin is a rare variety due to an error in the empress's title. The die engraver made a mistake, resulting in the following inscription:
This coin was minted at the Moscow Mint (MMD). Despite its rarity, the specimen did not receive a grade when submitted for slabbing because it has a filed edge—it was likely used as a piece of jewelry.
The collection also includes fractional silver coins from the reigns of Empresses Elizabeth Petrovna and Catherine II. These coins display a variety of portrait types that changed as the rulers aged.
The album also contains several copies of famous and rare coins, which give an idea of the originals. One of them is a copy of the so-called "sun ruble," a 1724 ruble of Peter I. It is a cast copy that is heavier than the original.
The second copy reproduces the commemorative ruble for the opening of the Alexander Column. The copy is made of a copper-nickel alloy and has a high minting quality, close to proof. In addition to the copies, the collection also includes authentic but very small coins from an early period: a kopek of Peter I Alexeyevich from 1700 and a denga (1/2 kopek) from the Tver mint, dated 1533-1584.
