Russia 1991 25 rubles Fr-183
The first specimen was lot 39633 in Stack's Bowers Winter sale (Baltimore, November 2015), where it sold for $705. The catalog description[1] noted, "RUSSIA. 25 Ruble, 1991. Ballet Series. NGC MS-67. Palladium. The usual somewhat dull stoic luster exhibited by this exotic metal." The second specimen was lot 46762 in Stack's Bowers Summer 2026 Global Showcase Auction (Pittsburgh, September 2026), where it sold for $4,636. The catalog description[2] noted, "RUSSIA. Palladium 25 Rubles, 1991-AMA. St. Petersburg Mint. PCGS PROOF-69 Deep Cameo. From the Uppergreen Cabinet of Numismatic Rarities." Palladium was promoted in the late eighties and early nineties as a precious metal alternate to the more costly gold and platinum. Russia issued three ballet themed one ounce pieces in 1989, 1990 and 1991.
Recorded mintage: 30,000 plus proofs.
Specification: 31.10 g, 0.999 fine palladium, .992 troy oz AGW.
Catalog reference: Fr-B8 or Fr-183; KM Y270.
- [1]Ponterio, Richard, and Todd McKenna, The November 2015 Baltimore Auction, World Coins and Paper Money, featuring the Ray Czabor Collection and selections from the Strong Museum, Santa Ana, CA: Stack's Bowers LLC, 2015.
- Michael, Thomas, and Tracy L. Schmidt, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1901-2000, 47th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2019.
- 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.
- [2]Orsini, Matt, Kyle Ponterio and Jeremy Bostwick, Summer 2026 Global Showcase Auction, Costa Mesa, CA: Stack's Bowers LLC, 2026.
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