Lot 205
Russia, Empire. Paul I AR Rouble. St. Petersburg mint, 1797.

World Coins; Including items from the Provence Collection | C24005
Auction: 17 July 2024 at 10:00 BST
£4,200
Description
Russia, Empire. Paul I AR Rouble. St. Petersburg mint, 1797. Crowned cruciform monogram; denomination and date around / НЕ НАМЪ, НЕ НАМЪ, А ИМЯНИ ТВОЕМУ. in four lines above C•M•-Ф•Ц• within ornamented square cartouche. Edge inscription: ✿ BOCEMДECЯTЪ TPETEИ CЪ OДHOЮ TPETЬЮ ПPOБЬI. Bitkin 18. 24.25g, 41mm, 12h.
NGC graded AU 55 (#6674748-003). Attractive cabinet tone. Very Rare.
From the Provence Collection of Russian Coins.
This highly sought after, single-year type was struck according to the so-called Albertus Taler standard, which was convenient for trade in the Baltic regions where this standard was adopted.

