The ruble of 1883 dedicated to the coronation of Alexander III was minted by the St. Petersburg Mint on silver billets of 868 samples weighing 20.73 grams.
A total of 279,143 pieces were produced.
The minting of this Alexander III ruble was timed to coincide with the coronation in Moscow on May 15, 1883.
The change of the ruler of the Russian Empire occurred due to an assassination attempt on March 13, 1881, during which the emperor was fatally wounded by a bomb thrown at his feet. As a result of all this, his heir ascended to the throne.
Initially, the eldest son, Nicholas, was prepared for the ascension to the throne, but he died suddenly from tuberculous meningitis in 1864.
Original Coin, Münze, Moneta, Moneda, Pièce de Monnaie.
Reverse
In the central part, lying on a pillow, the royal regalia: crown of the Russian Empire, scepter and power. Above the crown, the denomination designation is the word "РУБЛЬ". To the left and right of the regalia, a wreath of laurel and oak branches is depicted. At the base of the branches are fastened with a ribbon, the knot of which forms a bow.
The collar of the coin is decorated with prongs.
Obverse
The center of the obverse is occupied by the right profile of Alexander III. The medallist's initials are "Л Ш" — Leopold Steinman-in the neck trim.
Around the portrait text:
Б.М. АЛЕКСАНДРЪ III ИМПЕРАТОРЪ И САМОДЕРЖ ВСЕРОСС.
Under the portrait is the text:
КОРОНОВАНЪ ВЪ МОСКВѢ
Under the inscription, the date is "1883". The collar is decorated with teeth.
Edge type: Smooth
Country: Tsarist Russia
Theoretical Coin Weight and Diameter Entire: 20.73 gr & Ø 35.5 mm
Circulation: 279 143 pcs.