RUSSIA--IMPERIAL. Treasury. 25 Rubles, 1808. P-A10x. Napoleonic Forgery. PMG Very Fine 30.
1808 date. Forgeries from this series were issued during Napoleon's invasion of Russia to disrupt the economy, however French forces were expelled from Russia within five months of the invasion suffering significant losses. PMG comments "Tears."
From the Ricardo Collection.
Estimate: $500 - $1000