Russia 1992(m) 50 rubles Fr-217

Stack's Bowers November 2023 Collector's Choice sale, lot 74516

This specimen was lot 74516 in Stack's Bowers Collector's Choice sale (Costa Mesa, CA, November 2023), where it sold for $504. The catalog description^[1] noted, "RUSSIA. 50 Rubles, 1992-MMA. Moscow Mint. NGC PROOF-69 Ultra Cameo. The Age of Enlightenment series: Pashkov House. An interesting architectural type, this stunning specimen radiates with brilliance and resides at the cusp of perfection." We also note KM Y315, a bimetallic fifty rubles struck for circulation, and Fr-203, a quarter ounce gold coin featuring the snow ram.

Recorded mintage: 7,500 proofs.

Specification: 8.63 g, 0.900 fine gold, 0.25 troy oz AGW.

Catalog reference: Fr-217; KM-Y354.

Source:

• 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]Orsini, Matt, Kyle Ponterio and Jeremy Bostwick, November 2023 World Collectors Choice Online Auction - Ancient & World Coins, Costa Mesa, CA: Stack's Bowers Galleries, Inc., 2023.

Link to:

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• 1992-M ruble
• 1992-M 5 rubles
• 1992-M 10 rubles
• 1992-M 20 rubles
• 1992-M 50 rubles
• 1992 50 rubles, snow ram
• 1992 100 rubles, mammoth, ½ oz gold
• 1992-M 100 rubles
• Coins and currency dated 1992