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This specimen was lot 33747 in Heritage sale 3064 (Chicago, April 2018), where it sold for $504. The catalog description<sup>[1]</sup> noted, "Russian Federation gold Proof 'Nutcracker Ballet' 25 Roubles 1996(SP) PR70 Ultra Cameo NGC. A flawless example, currently tied for the finest graded, and with gorgeous complete cameo features." This NCLT honoring Russian ballet was issued by the post-Communist regime. The fall of Communism did not alleviate the desperate shortage of foreign exchange.
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This specimen was lot 33747 in Heritage sale 3064 (Chicago, April 2018), where it sold for $504. The catalog description<sup>[1]</sup> noted, "Russian Federation gold Proof 'Nutcracker Ballet' 25 Roubles 1996(SP) PR70 Ultra Cameo NGC. A flawless example, currently tied for the finest graded, and with gorgeous complete cameo features." This NCLT honoring the ''Nutcracker'' was issued by the post-Communist regime. The fall of Communism did not alleviate the desperate shortage of foreign exchange.
 
   
 
   
 
''Recorded mintage:'' 7,500 proofs.
 
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* [[Russia 1994 25 rubles Fr-215|1994 25 rubles, ballerina]]
 
* [[Russia 1994 25 rubles Fr-215|1994 25 rubles, ballerina]]
 
* [[Russia 1996 10 rubles KM-Y484|1996 10 rubles, ''Nutcracker'' ballet, 1/20 oz gold]]
 
* [[Russia 1996 10 rubles KM-Y484|1996 10 rubles, ''Nutcracker'' ballet, 1/20 oz gold]]
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* [[Russia 1996 25 rubles KM-Y536|1996 silver 25 rubles, Amur tiger]]
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* [[Russia 1996 25 rubles KM-Y536|1996 25 rubles, Amur tiger, silver]]
 
* [[Russia 1996 50 rubles Fr-256|1996 50 rubles, Amur tiger, ¼ oz gold]]
 
* [[Russia 1996 50 rubles Fr-256|1996 50 rubles, Amur tiger, ¼ oz gold]]
 
* [[Russia 1996 100 rubles KM-Y488|1996 100 rubles, ''Nutcracker'' ballet, 1 kg silver]]
 
* [[Russia 1996 100 rubles KM-Y488|1996 100 rubles, ''Nutcracker'' ballet, 1 kg silver]]

Latest revision as of 09:28, 6 November 2025

Heritage sale 3064, lot 33747
Russia H3064-33747r.jpg

This specimen was lot 33747 in Heritage sale 3064 (Chicago, April 2018), where it sold for $504. The catalog description[1] noted, "Russian Federation gold Proof 'Nutcracker Ballet' 25 Roubles 1996(SP) PR70 Ultra Cameo NGC. A flawless example, currently tied for the finest graded, and with gorgeous complete cameo features." This NCLT honoring the Nutcracker was issued by the post-Communist regime. The fall of Communism did not alleviate the desperate shortage of foreign exchange.

Recorded mintage: 7,500 proofs.

Specification: 3.11 g, 0.999 fine gold, AGW 0.100 oz.

Catalog reference: KM-Y486, Fr-215.

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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