Coins and banknotes of 1839 — Russian Empire
In the catalogue: circulation coins — 19, commemorative coins — 2, circulation banknotes — 6.
Periods: Assignats 1818 — 1843, Nicholas I 1825 — 1855, Alexander II 1855 — 1881
What happened in 1839
- Kankrin's monetary reform made the silver rouble the basis of the system, with assignats revalued at 3.5 to 1.
- The Pulkovo Observatory opened.
- A monument to the soldiers of 1812 was unveiled on the Borodino field, and in Moscow the Cathedral of Christ the Saviour was laid down to Konstantin Thon's design.
Circulation coins 19
Commemorative coins 2
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1 ruble — Russian Empire (1839) — Opening of the monument-chapel on the Borodino field
C# 170 Saint Petersburg Mint · mintage 160,000 |
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1.5 rubles — Russian Empire (1839) — Opening of the monument-chapel on the Borodino field
C# 173.1, 173.2 Saint Petersburg Mint · mintage 6,000 |
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Circulation banknotes 6
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5 rubles — Russian Empire (1819–1843)
Pick# A17 Khovansky (Prince) |
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10 rubles — Russian Empire (1819–1843)
Pick# A18 Khovansky (Prince) |
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25 rubles — Russian Empire (1818–1843)
Pick# A21 Khovansky (Prince) |
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50 rubles — Russian Empire (1818–1843)
Pick# A22 1839 |
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100 rubles — Russian Empire (1819–1843)
Pick# A23 1839 |
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200 rubles — Russian Empire (1819–1843)
Pick# A24 1839 |
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