Russian Empire 10 Ruble Assignat, 1821 (1819-1843 Period)
Russian Empire
1821
1819-1843
10
N° 355067
Style
This assignat features a classical, rather austere design typical for Russian banknotes of the early 19th century. The central motif is the Imperial double-headed eagle with crowns, holding a scepter and orb, with the denomination '10' on its chest. The text is in Old Russian script, surrounded by a series of intricate geometric and ornamental borders. Decorative flourishes are present in the corners, with the year '1821' in an oval cartouche in the lower-left and 'ГОДА' (YEAR) in a similar cartouche in the lower-right. The overall aesthetic emphasizes official authority and legibility.
Description
A 10 Ruble Assignat issued by the Russian Empire in 1821, falling within the 1819-1843 period of assignat circulation. This note features the standard Imperial double-headed eagle design, symbolic of Russian state power. The central inscription reads: 'ОБЪЯВИТЕЛЮ СЕЙ ГОСУДАРСТВЕННОЙ АССИГНАЦІИ НАДЛЕЖИТЪ ПЛАТИТЬ АССИГНАЦІОННЫЙ БАНКЪ ДЕСЯТЬ РУБЛЕЙ ХОДЯЧЕЮ МОНЕТОЮ.' (To the bearer of this State Assignat, the Assignat Bank is obliged to pay Ten Rubles in current coin.) This confirms its nature as a redeemable paper currency. The serial number N° 355067 is printed clearly twice at the bottom. The note bears the handwritten signatures of the Manager (Управляющий) and Cashier (Кассиръ), essential for authentication during its period of use. This particular denomination was a common circulating value, making it an important historical artifact reflecting the financial system of the Russian Empire in the post-Napoleonic era.