Item Description

1896 Russia 1 Ruble Silver Coin – Emperor Nicholas II (Russian Empire)

Authentic historical silver coin from the late Tsarist era, struck during the reign of Nicholas II, the last Emperor of Russia.

Obverse: Left-facing profile bust of Nicholas II with beard. Inscription in Cyrillic: "Б.М.НИКОЛАЙ II ИМПЕРАТОРЪ И САМОДЕРЖЕЦЪ ВСЕРОСС." (By the Grace of God, Nicholas II Emperor and Autocrat of All Russia).

Reverse: Crowned double-headed imperial eagle holding orb and scepter, with shield featuring St. George and the dragon. Inscription in Cyrillic: "РУБЛЬ 1896 Г." (Ruble 1896 Year).

Specifications:

• Composition: 0.900 fine silver (90% silver, 10% copper)
• Actual Silver Weight (ASW): 0.5786 oz pure silver
• Weight: 20 grams
• Diameter: ≈33.65 mm
• Edge: Inscribed with silver purity and mintmaster initials (common for St. Petersburg Mint issues; please check photos or contact me for close-up if needed)

This is the standard circulating 1 Ruble type (Y#59.3 or similar, St. Petersburg Mint with "АГ" edge likely; Paris Mint starred variety also possible but less common). Issued early in Nicholas II's reign (1894–1917), these coins represent the final decades of the Russian Empire before the 1917 Revolution. Popular with collectors of world silver crowns, Russian imperial coins, and historical currency.