Russia, Empire. Paul I AR 'Albertus' Rouble. St Petersburg mint, 1796. Crowned double-headed eagle facing with wings spread, wearing shield on breast depicting St. George slaying the dragon, and holding sceptre and orb; denomination over crown above, Б-M across lower fields / НЕ НАМЪ, НЕ НАМЪ, А ИМЯНИ ТВОЕМУ. in four lines within ornamented square cartouche. Bitkin 14. 28.74g, 41mm, 12h.
Extremely Fine. Rare.
From the GK Collection (France) of Russian Coins.
This highly sought after, single-year type was struck according to the so-called Albertus Taler standard, which would have made it convenient for trade in the Baltic regions where this standard was the norm.