Russia 2000 200 rubles

from Heritage sale 3114, lot 33943

This specimen was lot 33943 in Heritage sale 3114 (New York, January 2024), where it sold for $4,320. The lot description^[1] noted, "Russian Federation gold Proof 'Wildlife - Snow Leopard' 200 Roubles 2000-(sp) PR70 Deep Cameo PCGS, St. Petersburg mint. A technically perfect Proof, showcasing magnificent depth to the black fields and eye-catching shimmery frost to the raised elements."

Recorded mintage: 500.

Specification: 31.10 g, 0.999 fine gold, 33 mm diameter.

Catalog reference: Fr-278, KM Y727.

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]Cristiano Bierrenbach, Warren Tucker and Sam Spiegel, 2024 January 16 - 18 NYINC World Coins Signature Auction #3114, Dallas, TX: Heritage Auction Galleries, 2023.

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