Russia 1898 AG 10 rubles

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Ponterio sale 150, lot 8720

This coin was lot 8720 in Ponterio sale 150 (Los Angeles, August 2009), where it sold for $17,250. The catalog description[1] noted, "RUSSIA. 10 Rubles, 1898-AT. EXTREMELY RARE proof with mirror-like surfaces and frosted relief. NGC PF 67 CAMEO." This type was struck 1898-1911 and is the most common of the ten rubles.

Recorded mintage: 200,000.

Specification: 8.60 g, 0.900 fine gold, .248 troy oz AGW, moneyer's initials on edge.

Catalog reference: Fr-179; Y-64.

Source:

  • Michael, Thomas, and Tracy L. Schmidt, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1801-1900, 9th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2019.
  • Bitkin, Vladimir, Composite Catalogue of Russian Coins, Part II (1740-1917), Kiev: Moneta, 2003.
  • Harris, Robert P., Guidebook of Russian Coins, 1725 to 1970, Santa Cruz, CA: Bonanza Press, 1971.
  • Friedberg, Arthur L. and Ira S. Friedberg, Gold Coins of the World, From Ancient Times to the Present, 9th ed., Clifton, NJ: Coin and Currency Institute, 2017.
  • [1]Ponterio, Richard, and Kent Ponterio, Ponterio sale 150: The 2009 Los Angeles ANA Auction, Irvine, CA: Bowers and Merena, 2009.

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