an old silver coin with a bust of a man on top of it
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RUSSIA Alexander II (1855–1881). Rouble, unveiling of the monument to Nicholas I, 1859, St Petersburg. Obverse: НИКОЛАЙ I ИМПЕРАТОРЪ И САМОДЕРЖЕЦЪ ВСЕРОССIИС. Bareheaded head of Nicholas I facing left, raised signature on the edge of the neck: A. ΛЯΛИН (A. Lyalin). Reverse: BY ORDER OF EMPEROR ALEXANDER II, AUTOCRAT OF ALL RUSSIA / 25 JUNE – 1859. The equestrian monument to Nicholas I with (date) and in the exergue: *РУБЛЬ*. Bitkin 566 - KM.Y28; Silver - 20.8 g - 35.5 mm - 12 h PCGS Genuine Cleaned-UNC Detail (56278423). Proof-like appearance with satin-finished relief on a mirror-like field. Slight wear (hairlines). Superb in Proof condition.
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Auction time 10/15/2026 at 9:30 AM
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