1 Ruble    (sold for $249.0)

1823, Russia, Emperor Alexander I. Beautiful Large Silver Rouble Coin. aXF!

Mint Year: 1823
Denomination: Rouble
Mint Place: St. Petersburg (С.П.Б.)
Reference: Davenport 281, KM-130.
Condition: Some marginal deposits and/or oxidation, otherwise about XF!
Material: Silver (.868)
Weight: 20.70gm
Diameter: 36mm

Obverse: Crown above double headed imperial eagle (holding orb and sceptre) with sheld and order at chest.
Legend: "Rouble Coin 1823."

Reverse: Legend in 4 lines above mint initials (С.П.Б.). All within wreath.
Legend: "Pure Silver 4 Zolotniks and 21 Parts."

Alexander I of Russia ( Aleksandr I Pavlovich) (23 December, 1777 – 19 November, 1825) served as Emperor of Russia from 23 March 1801 to 1 December 1825 and Ruler of Poland from 1815 to 1825, as well as the first Grand Duke of Finland.

He was born in Saint Petersburg to Grand Duke Paul Petrovich, later Emperor Paul I, and Maria Feodorovna, daughter of the Duke of Württemberg. Alexander succeeded to the throne after his father was murdered, and ruled Russia during the chaotic period of the Napoleonic Wars. In the first half of his reign Alexander tried to introduce liberal reforms, while in the second half he turned to a much more arbitrary manner of conduct, which led to the abolishing of many early reforms. In foreign policy Alexander gained certain success, having won several campaigns. In particular under his rule Russia acquired Finland and part of Poland. The strange contradictions of his character make Alexander one of the most interesting Czars. Adding to this, his death was shrouded in mystery, and location of his body remains unknown.