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| Description | One of the few currencies in the world that has survived for approximately 500 years, the Russian rouble has been through entire centuries of world-shaping events. When this 1/2 rouble poltina was minted in 1877, it was born into an air of political uncertainty. Karl Marx's famous work had recently been published and Marx himself was still alive. Revolution was on people's minds, and anarchy was rising. Soon, Tsar Alexander II would be assassinated, setting the stage for the development of socialism, the ideas of Lenin, and a new Russian state, the Soviet Union. Whether you are a history buff interested in gathering significant pieces of world history, or enjoy collecting distinctive coins, this is a great piece. Silver mixes with elegant engravings of crowned double imperial eagles to create an intricate design ideal for displaying. | | Properties |
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| Type | Standard Coinage | | Year | 1877 | | Composition | Silver | | Catalog Number | Y# 24 | | sdc.string.Obverse Description | Crowned double imperial eagle, ribbons on crown | | sdc.string.Reverse Description | Crown above value and date within wreath | | Ruler Name | Alexander II | | General Note | Variety II eagle. Edge varieties exist. | | Fineness | 0.868 | | Geographic |
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| Geo | Russia | | Sub Geo | Not Available | |
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