Description
Russian Empire, Alexander I ‘the Blessed’ of the House of Holstein-Gottorp-Romanov, Emperor of Russia 1801-1825 AD, Silver Rouble (20.65g, 36mm), 1822 СПБ ПД, Saint Petersburg mint, under mint master Fedor Gelman. Obverse: Heraldic charge of the Armorial of the Empire of Russia (Petrovian era type), mint master’s initials “ПД” and date below, denomination in Cyrillic surrounds, “МОНЕТА РƔБЛЬ”. Reverse: Fineness of silver and weight in zolotnik and dolya, Emperor’s Crown of Russia above, mintmark “С.П.Б.” below, all within wreath of laurel branch left and oak right, tied below with ribbon. Edge: Metal and weight stated in zolotnik and dolya in incuse Cyrillic lettering, “СЕР∙83 1/3 ПРОБЫ 4 ЗОЛ∙82 14/25 ДОЛИ ∙”. Craig-130. Light rim bump to 6h, otherwise lightly toned and evenly worn, an admirable piece for the type, details Very Fine.
