Russia 2002 25 rubles KM-Y777
This specimen was lot 57702 in Stack's Bowers ANA sale (Pittsburgh, PA, August 2023), where it did not sell. The catalog description[1] noted, "RUSSIA. 25 Rubles (5 Ounces), 2002-(M). Moscow Mint. GEM PROOF. Celebrating the 200th anniversary of the founding of the ministries in Russia. By A.V. Baklanov. Obverse: The Emblem of the Bank of Russia, framed by a circle of dots and inscriptions along the rim; Reverse: Alexander I, Coat of Arms of the Russian Empire." The regime used this denomination for numerous gold and silver NCLT's in 2002, including Y743, Y763, Y764, Y765, Y767, Y769, Y777 (shown here), Y785 and Y790. While many of them are important or artistic, we find this topic of interest only to a few Kremlin bureaucrats.
Recorded mintage: 1,500 proofs.
Specification: 173.29 g, 0.900 fine silver, 60 mm diameter, 5 troy oz ASW.
Catalog reference: KM-Y777.
- Michael, Thomas, and Tracy L. Schmidt, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 2001-Date, 13th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2018.
- [1]Orsini, Matt, Kyle Ponterio and Jeremy Bostwick, August 2023 Global Showcase Auction, World & Ancient Coins, Costa Mesa, CA: Stack's Bowers Galleries, Inc., 2023.
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