Russia 1996 200 rubles

Goldberg sale 75, lot 3871

photo courtesy Goldberg Coins and Collectibles

This specimen was lot 3871 in Goldberg sale 75 (Los Angeles, September 2013), where it sold for $3,450. The catalog description^[1] noted, "Russia. 200 Roubles, 1996. Wildlife series. Double-headed eagle. Reverse: Amur tiger. In original case. Choice Brilliant Proof." Other animals honored included the brown bear (Y413), the sable (Y527), the lynx (Y500) and the polar bear (Y598).

Recorded mintage: 1,000.

Specification: 31.10 g, .999 fine gold, 1.000 troy oz AGW.

Catalog reference: Fr-254; Y-540.

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]Goldberg, Ira, Larry Goldberg, Jason Villareal and Steven Harvey, Goldberg Sale 75: the pre-Long Beach Sale, Los Angeles: Goldberg Coins & Collectibles, 2013.

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