Russia 1990 5 rubles KM-Y241
This specimen was lot 46761 in Stack's Bowers Summer 2026 Global Showcase Auction (Pittsburgh, September 2026), where it sold for $129. The catalog description[1] noted, "RUSSIA. 5 Rubles, 1990. St. Petersburg (Leningrad) Mint. PCGS PROOF-70 Deep Cameo. St. Petersburg Palace issue." We note three commemorative five rubles struck in 1990: Y241, Y246 and Y259. This one honors the Grand Palace in Peterhof. It is virtually worthless in all grades but most examples seen have been mishandled (hairlines, PVC damage, etc.). The coinage reform of 1998 (1000 old rubles = one new ruble) rendered these coins obsolete.
Recorded mintage: 2,600,000 plus 400,000 proofs.
Specification: 19.8 g, copper-nickel, 35 mm diameter, reeded edge.
Catalog reference: KM-Y241.
- Michael, Thomas, and Tracy L. Schmidt, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1901-2000, 47th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2019.
- [1]Orsini, Matt, Kyle Ponterio and Jeremy Bostwick, Summer 2026 Global Showcase Auction, Costa Mesa, CA: Stack's Bowers LLC, 2026.
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