12 Rubles 1843, SPB

Name: Монеты 12 Rubles 1843, SPB
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Reverse
The central part features a three-line inscription: 12 RUBLES IN SILVER. The denomination numeral is flanked on both sides by floral rosettes. Below the inscription is a decorative divider consisting of two opposing ornamental lines with a small circle between them, containing a raised dot in its center. Below the divider is the year of mintage 1843. Below the year is the abbreviation S.P.B. (Saint Petersburg Mint). The edge of the coin is separated from the center by a circle of inward-pointing denticles. In the upper part of the coin's reverse is a quatrefoil, visually indicating the beginning of the line: 9 ZOL• 68 DOL• OF PURE URAL PLATINUM. The rim is decorated with raised denticles pointing towards the center.
Obverse
The center of the obverse is occupied by a double-headed eagle – the coat of arms of the Russian Empire. Both eagle heads bear crowns, and a third, larger crown is positioned between them. On the eagle's breast is the coat of arms of Moscow – a shield depicting St. George the Victorious on horseback, slaying a serpent with a long spear (the serpent's head is to the right). Surrounding the shield is the chain of the Order of St. Andrew the First-Called. The coats of arms on the wings: Left wing: Polish, Taurida, Finnish. Right wing: Kazan, Astrakhan, Siberian. In its right talon the eagle holds a scepter, and in its left – an orb. The rim is decorated with denticles pointing towards the center.