Lot 77
Russia Paul I (1796-1801), silver Rouble, 1798 CM MБ, St. Petersburg (Bit. 32; Dav. 1688). In NGC holder grade…
The Rebaczonok Collection - Coinex 2025 Auction | C25003
Auction: 25 September 2025 at 12:00 BST
Description
Russia Paul I (1796-1801), silver Rouble, 1798 CM MБ, St. Petersburg (Bit. 32; Dav. 1688). In NGC holder graded MS 62 (8222220-017). A high quality example from the brief reign of Paul I, a highly sought after design, rare in this quality.
Footnote
Paul I was Emperor of Russia from 1796 until his assassination in 1801. Paul's first act as Emperor was to inquire about (and possibly destroy) his mother’s testament, as he feared it may exclude him from succession and leave the throne to her favoured grandson Alexander. To prevent this, he instituted the Pauline Laws, establishing the strict principle of primogeniture in the House of Romanov which lasted until its end in the 20th century. Paul sought to reform nobility and supress the corruption in the Russian treasury, all of which were highly unpopular moves in his circle of advisors. He constantly feared assassination, a fear which came true. A conspiracy was organized to remove him from the throne in favour of his son Alexander. He was murdered by a band of dismissed officers at the newly completed Saint Michael's Castle in 1801.
