100 rubles 1843 — Russia ( Pick: A40 )

Region: Russia

Period: Russian Empire

Series: State Credit Notes (1843-1865) (1843–1866)

Front side

Banknote description

Максимальный номинал серии, предназначен для крупных платежей

Specifications

Colour: Brown
Pick catalog: A40

About this banknote

The issuing authority for this banknote is the Ministry of Finance of the Russian Empire. The State Credit Notes series was issued in 1843. This series was introduced to standardize the currency during the mid-19th century financial reforms under Emperor Nicholas I.

The front side design features a crowned double-headed eagle in a shield within sprays or an ornate frame at the top center, printed in violet on a brown underprint. The 100 rubles note from this series, classified as Pick A40, is notable for having many varieties depending on the second signature present on the note.