Russia 1901-AP 10 rubles
This specimen was lot 30700 in Stack's Bowers ANA sale (Chicago, August 2022), where it did not sell. The catalog description[1] noted, "Tantalizing 10 Rubles of Nicholas II, RUSSIA. 10 Rubles, 1901-AP. St. Petersburg Mint. Nicholas II. NGC MS-67. The single finest example of the date in the NGC census, this incredibly alluring and breathtaking specimen offers a wholly supreme ocular experience unto all who gaze upon it. Vibrant cartwheel luster and exceptionally clean fields combine with a golden-rose nature to the palette, undoubtedly making this example about as attractive as one could ever hope to encounter. Assuredly worthy of an elite bid from the community of advanced Russian collectors." This type was struck 1897-1911 in sufficient numbers as to be considered a bullion coin. At the time of issue, 8 French gold francs = 3 Russian gold rubles.
Recorded mintage: 2,377,000 (including assayer ФЗ).
Specification: 8.60 g, 0.900 fine gold.
Catalog reference: Fr-179; KM-Y64; Bit-9.
- 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.
- Michael, Thomas, and Tracy L. Schmidt, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1901-2000, 47th 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.
- [1]Orsini, Matt, Kyle Ponterio and Jeremy Bostwick, The 2022 ANA Auction - Ancients & World Coins - Featuring The Salton Collection Part III, the Augustana Collection and the Robert C. Knepper Collection, Costa Mesa, CA: Stack's Bowers LLC, 2022.
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