Russia, Empire. Nikolai I Pavlovich (1825-1855) AR Plain Edge Marriage Rouble (Medal). Saint Petersburg mint, 1841. Nikolai Grachev, mintmaster. Design by H. Gube. ❃ В∙К∙ МАРIЯ АΛЕКСАНДРОВНА ❃ В∙К∙ АΛЕКСАНДР НИКОΛАЕВИЧЧЬ, jugate heads of Crown Prince Aleksandr Nikolaevich and Crown Princess Maria Alexandrovna, wearing rose wreath; РѢЗАΛЪ ГУБЕ below / Psyche, winged and holding lily, and Cupid, holding bow, standing facing and supporting ornate crowned shield inscribed with script AM monogram; H-Г flanking base; 16 AПPҌЛЯ 1841 Г. in two lines in exergue, С.П.Б. to left. Bitkin 898. 20.73g, 35.5mm, 12h.

Near Mint State; proof-like surfaces, minor contact marks in fields, beautiful light cabinet tone. Very Rare; mintage of only 868 pieces in silver.

From a private European collection.

Often referred to as the Marriage Rouble, this very rare piece is actually a commemorative medal for the marriage in 1841 of Nicholas I and Maria Alexandrovna (Marie of Hesse-Darmstadt).