Russia. - 10 x 10 Rubles - 1909 - Pick 11 (No reserve price)

Consecutive Run of 10 Imperial Russia 1909 10 Rubles Banknotes – Shipov/Rodionov Signatures


An extraordinary numismatic opportunity to acquire a pristine, consecutively numbered run of 10 banknotes from Imperial Russia. These 10 Rubles State Credit Notes (Series of 1909) are incredibly rare to find in such flawless condition, let alone as a complete, uninterrupted ten-note sequence. Issued under the Russian Empire during the reign of Tsar Nicholas II, these notes feature the classic, highly detailed late-imperial aesthetic with ornate patterns and security typography. Surviving over a century through the Russian Revolution and subsequent eras completely uncirculated and sequentially intact, this lot is a spectacular center-piece addition for any advanced collector of world paper money.

Banknote Details
• Issuer: Imperial Russian State Bank (Государственный банкъ)
• Era: Russian Empire (Tsar Nicholas II)
• Denomination: 10 Rubles (Десять Рублей)
• Series Year: 1909
• Catalog References: Pick #11c / Ivanov #38
• Serial Numbers: ФД 118445 through ФД 118454 (Consecutive Run of 10 Notes)
• Signatures: Governor/Manager Ivan Shipov (И. Шипов) and Cashier Rodionov (Родіоновъ)


Obverse & Reverse Designs (Applicable to All Notes)

• Obverse: The front features the majestic double-headed imperial eagle coat of arms at the top center. The central text declares the face value in Russian text surrounded by complex security lathework. The lower section displays the official mintage year of 1909, accompanied by the signatures of Manager Shipov and Cashier Rodionov alongside the distinct prefix and individual serial numbers.

• Reverse: The back showcases an exquisite and deeply engraved baroque-style central frame housing the official state credit regulations and warnings in legal Cyrillic script. The denomination "10 РУБ 10" is boldly framed at the lower center inside an elegant cartouche, surrounded by rich floral and geometric patterns.

Condition Report
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