Russia 1997 50 rubles Fr-261

Heritage sale 3040, lot 30548

This specimen was lot 30548 in Heritage sale 3040 (Chicago, April 2015), where it sold for $998.75. The catalog description^[1] noted, "Russian Federation gold Proof Polar Bear 50 Roubles 1997 PR70 Ultra Cameo NGC, Moscow mint. A flawless example of the Wildlife series, with stunning eye-appeal." This is one of three different gold fifty rubles issued in 1997.

Recorded mintage: 1,500.

Specification: 7.78 g, 0.999 fine gold, .248 troy oz AGW.

Catalog reference: KM-Y595, Fr-261.

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]Bierrenbach, Cristiano, Warren Tucker and David Michaels, Heritage Signature Auction 3040, featuring the Santa Maria, the Alan Dean and the Valley View Life Collections, Dallas, TX: Heritage Auction Galleries, 2015.

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