Russia - 12 Roubles 1831 - Nicholas I - XF-AU - Platinum 950, 41.41g, 35.75mm - Extremely rare

Russia - 12 Roubles 1831 - Nicholas I - XF-AU - Platinum 950, 41.41g, 35.75mm - Extremely rare Commission of 10% commission only + VAT on this item MIntage: 1,463 Units were made. Petersburg mint Obverse: Two-headed eagle with a crown above. Reverse: Denomination; date. Lettering: 9 ЗОЛ· 68 ДОЛ· ЧИСТОЙ УРАЛЬСКОЙ ПЛАТИНЫ * * 12 * РУБЛЕЙ НА СЕРЕБРО 1831. С.П.Б. Translation: 9 zolotniks 68 dolyas (parts) pure Ural platinum 12 Roubles in silver SPB Edge: Reeded The low mintage figures incorporated in the following listings of Russian platinum issues are not necessarily reflective of relative scarcity as many of the issues were restruck at later dates, using original dies in unrecorded quantities. The minting of platinum 12 Rouble coins began in 1830 and ended in 1845 when all platinum coins were recalled, and melted.