5 рублей 1793 — Russia ( Pick: A8 )

Region: Russia

Period: Russian Empire

Series: Assignation Banknotes (1786-1818) (1786–1818)

Front side

Banknote description

This banknote is a 5 рублей issued in Russia in 1793. It belongs to the Assignation Banknotes series, which spans from 1786 to 1818, and falls within the period of the Russian Empire.

The note is cataloged under Pick number A8. Its classification includes a front design featuring text without a frame and two handwritten signatures, while the back displays one handwritten signature. The banknote measures 130x170mm, features colors of blue and black, and the predominant color condition is gray to bluish.

Specifications

Date of issue: 1794
Colour: Blue and black
Dimensions: 170 x 130 mm
Pick catalog: A8

About this banknote

The Assignation Bank of the Russian Empire issued the 5 рублей banknote in 1793 as part of the Assignation Banknotes series (1786–1818). This series was introduced to address the shortage of silver currency and to facilitate larger transactions within the empire.

The front side of the banknote features text without a frame and includes two handwritten signatures. The reverse side bears one handwritten signature. Measuring 130 x 170 mm, the note is printed in blue and black ink on paper that varies from gray to bluish in color. This specific note is cataloged as Pick number A8.