REGULAR ISSUES - RUBLES - TYPE I VARIETIES

1797-1801

This type ruble was minted under Czar Paul I. There are two main varieties. The varieties are distinguishable by size and weight (actual silver content) otherwise they are identical.

Variety Differences

Variety Name	Heavy Standard	Reduced Weight
Silver Content	25.4 grams	18 grams
Silver Fineness	83.33/96	83.33/96

Coin Legends

Obverse

Reverse

Edge

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