Russian Empire 10 Ruble Assignat, 1799 (1786-1819 Period)

This is an authentic 10 Ruble Assignat issued by the Russian Empire in 1799, a significant piece from the period of Catherine the Great and Paul I. Assignats were the first paper money in Russia, introduced to cover state expenses and facilitate trade. The note clearly states, 'ОБЪЯВИТЕЛЮ СЕЙ ГОСУДАРСТВЕННОЙ АССИГНАЦІИ ПЛАТИТЬ АССИГНАЦІОННЫЙ БАНКЪ ДЕСЯТЬ РУБЛЕЙ ХОДЯЧЕЮ МОНЕТОЮ 1799 ГОДА.' (To the bearer of this state assignat, the Assignation Bank shall pay TEN Rubles in circulating coin of the year 1799). The denomination is further emphasized by the number '10' and a black oval stamp with 'ДЕСЯТЬ' (TEN). The serial number '№ 133608' is clearly visible in the top and bottom right corners, as well as in the upper left. Authentication is provided by two handwritten signatures, likely of the Director and a Controller/Cashier, common for assignats of this issue (e.g., M.A. Trepov as Director and Sen. A. Sokolov as Controller). These assignats played a crucial role in the Russian economy but often faced depreciation due to repeated over-issuance. Despite its heavily circulated condition with numerous folds, tears, and stains, this note remains a valuable historical artifact for numismatists and collectors specializing in Russian Imperial paper money.