Russia 1978 150 rubles
This specimen was lot 1356 in Jean Elsen sale 133 (Brussels, June 2017), where it sold for €800 (about US$1,057 including buyer's fees). The catalog description[1] noted,
"RUSSIE, U.R.S.S. (1917-1991), platine 150 roubles, 1978. Jeux olympiques de Moscou. Discobole. Ecrin et certificat. Flan poli. (Russia, Soviet Union, 1917-91, platinum 150 rubles of 1978, for the Moscow Olympic Games, discus throwing, with box and certificate, proof.)"
This denomination was introduced in 1977 to sell platinum commemoratives and was used on occasion until 1991. It was struck at Leningrad. The issues now sell for bullion.
Recorded mintage: 13,000 plus an unknown number of proofs.
Specification: 15.54 g, 0.999 fine platinum, .500 troy oz APW.
Catalog reference: Fr-183; Y-175.
- 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.
- [1]Elsen, Philippe, et al., Vente Publique 133, Brussels: Jean Elsen et ses Fils, S.A., 2017.
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