Obverse

Portrait of the Emperor Nicholas II.

Script: Cyrillic

Lettering: Б.М.НИКОЛАЙ II ИМПЕРАТОРЪ И САМОДЕРЖЕЦЪ ВСЕРОСС.

Translation: By the grace of God Nicholas II Emperor and Autocrat of All Russia

Reverse

Two-headed eagle with a crown above. Denomination; date.

Script: Cyrillic

Lettering: РУБЛЬ 1896 Г.

Translation: Rouble 1896 year

Edge

Smooth with inscription

Lettering: ЧИСТАГО СЕРЕБРА 4 ЗОЛОТНИКА 21 ДОЛѦ ( * )

Translation: Pure Silver 4 zolotniks 21 dolyas (parts) (*)