Russia 1994 50 rubles Fr-240

Heritage sale 3064, lot 33755

This specimen was lot 33755 in Heritage sale 3064 (Chicago, April 2018), where it sold for $456. The catalog description^[1] noted, "Russian Federation gold Proof 'Dimitri G. Levitsky' 50 Roubles 1994-(M) PR68 Ultra Cameo NGC, Moscow mint. A gorgeous striking and design in rose-gold, demonstrating highly reflective surfaces and a sharp cameo." This NCLT honoring painter Dmitry Levitzky (1735-1822) was issued by the post-Communist regime. The fall of Communism did not alleviate the desperate shortage of foreign exchange.

Recorded mintage: 8,000 proofs.

Specification: 7.78 g, 0.999 fine gold, AGW 0.248 oz.

Catalog reference: KM-Y531, Fr-235.

Source:

• 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.
• ^[1]Cristiano Bierrenbach and Warren Tucker, Heritage World Coin Auction 3064, featuring the Doug Robins Collection of Canadian Tokens, Dallas, TX: Heritage Auction Galleries, 2018.

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