Russia 1980 150 rubles

Jean Elsen sale 133, lot 1359

This specimen was lot 1359 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, 1980. Jeux olympiques de Moscou. Course antique. Ecrin et certificat. Flan poli. (Russia, Soviet Union, 1917-91, platinum 150 rubles of 1980, for the Moscow Olympic Games, running, with box and certificate, proof.)"

This denomination was introduced in 1977 to sell platinum commemoratives and was used on occasion until 1991. The issues now sell for bullion.

Recorded mintage: 7,820 plus 13,000 proofs.

Specification: 15.54 g, 0.999 fine platinum, .500 troy oz APW.

Catalog reference: Fr-186; Y-187.

Source:

• 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.

Link to:

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