Russia 1996 100 rubles KM-Y488
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This specimen was lot 75576 in Stack's Bowers Collector's Choice sale (Costa Mesa, CA, February 2024), where it sold for $840. The catalog description[1] noted, "RUSSIA. Silver 100 Rubles (Kilo), 1996-AMA. St. Petersburg Mint. PCGS PROOF-64 Deep Cameo. Nutcracker Ballet. A massive and exceptionally festive issue, this near-Gem glistens with a great cameo aspect." This NCLT followed a similar 1 kg silver issue honoring Sleeping Beauty (Y434). This was succeeded by one of 1997 honoring Swan Lake (Y573).
Recorded mintage: 1,000.
Specification: 1111.1 g, 0.900 fine silver, 100 mm diameter, ASW 32.15 oz.
Catalog reference: KM Y488.
- 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, February 2024 World Collectors Choice Online Auction, Costa Mesa, CA: Stack's Bowers Galleries, Inc., 2024.
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