Russian Currency
Date1908-1930
Medium(.4-.5): Copper
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (2017.90.4): 1/16 × 7/8in. (1.5mm × 21.6mm)
Primary Dimensions (2017.90.5): 1/16 × 1 3/16in. (2.3mm × 30mm)
ClassificationsCommercial Objects
Credit LineGift of Tamara Karpie Real
Object number2017.90.3-.5
DescriptionRussian Empire currency originally belonging to John (Ivan) Karpey
(.3) Imperial Russian 100 ruble note
(.4) Round copper coin with reeded edge, Russian, 1 Kopek, 1908. The coin was minted in Petrograd, Russia and features the Russian Coat of Arms on the obverse.
(.5): Round copper coin with variety edge, Russian, 2 Kopek, 1810-1830. The coin shows advanced signs of ware on the obverse and reverse, the obverse of the coin features the Coat of Arms of Russia, the decoration on the reverse has been worn away.
(.3) Imperial Russian 100 ruble note
(.4) Round copper coin with reeded edge, Russian, 1 Kopek, 1908. The coin was minted in Petrograd, Russia and features the Russian Coat of Arms on the obverse.
(.5): Round copper coin with variety edge, Russian, 2 Kopek, 1810-1830. The coin shows advanced signs of ware on the obverse and reverse, the obverse of the coin features the Coat of Arms of Russia, the decoration on the reverse has been worn away.
Status
Not on view
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