3 rubles — Russian Empire (1866–1880)

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State Credit Notes of 1866–1886

The credit notes of the 1866 pattern with the monogram of Alexander II entered circulation in 1869 and are dated 1866–1880 (1, 3, 5, 10, 25, 50 and 100 roubles). The fronts of the regular notes are framed by micro-text of the denomination, and the back carries an extract from the manifesto on credit notes and an oval portrait of a Russian ruler (the 1 and 3 roubles and the funtovka have none). The notes were signed by the deputy manager of the State Bank, Lamansky, and a cashier. From 1876 the 25-rouble note was also printed as the one-sided "funtovka". The notes dated 1882–1886 carry the monogram of Alexander III and are described under 1887–1896. Most were withdrawn from 1 January 1893.

Appearance

Three-rouble note of the 1866 pattern with the monogram of Alexander II, green print. A frame of micro-text "ТРИ РУБЛЯ" with circles holding Roman III in the corners; at left a column capital with an oval carrying the state arms and the monogram under an imperial crown, at right a guilloche rosette with the figure 3. The back is in a light green frame with an extract from the manifesto. Size 150 × 93 mm; dated 1866, 1872, 1874, 1876, 1878 and 1880, in circulation from 1 July 1869. A specimen "ОБРАЗЕЦЪ" is known.

Other items of the period

• 1 ruble (1866–1880) Pick# A41
• 1 ruble (1882–1886) Pick# A48
• 3 rubles (1866–1880) Pick# A42
• 3 rubles (1882–1884) Pick# A49
• 5 rubles (1866–1880) Pick# A43
• 5 rubles (1882–1884) Pick# A50
• 10 rubles (1866–1880) Pick# A44
• 10 rubles (1882–1886) Pick# A51
• 25 rubles (1866–1876) Pick# A45
• 25 rubles (1876–1886) — Funtovka Pick# A45A
• 50 rubles (1866) Pick# A46
• 100 rubles (1866–1880) Pick# A47
• 100 rubles (1882–1894) Pick# A53