Russia 1897 15 rubles

Goldberg sale 65, lot 4573

photo courtesy Goldberg Coins and Collectibles

This specimen was lot 4573 in Goldberg sale 65 (Los Angeles, September 2011), where it sold for $2,242.50. The catalog description^[1] noted, "Russia. 15 Rubles, 1897-АГ. Narrow rim variety. Nicholas II. One year type. NGC graded MS-61." A matching 7½ rubles (KM Y63) was also issued.

Recorded mintage: 11,900,000.

Specification: 12.90 g, 0.900 fine silver, .373 troy oz AGW, lettered edge (same weight as a French forty francs d'or).

Catalog reference: Bitkin 1st ed-2; Fr-177; KM-Y65.

Source:

• Michael, Thomas, and Tracy L. Schmidt, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1801-1900, 9th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2019.
• Bitkin, Vladimir, Composite Catalogue of Russian Coins, Part II (1740-1917), Kiev: Moneta, 2003.
• Harris, Robert P., Guidebook of Russian Coins, 1725 to 1970, Santa Cruz, CA: Bonanza Press, 1971.
• Friedberg, Arthur L. and Ira S. Friedberg, Gold Coins of the World, From Ancient Times to the Present, 7th ed., Clifton, NJ: Coin and Currency Institute, 2003.
• ^[1]Goldberg, Ira, and Larry Goldberg, Goldberg sale 65: The Pre-Long Beach Auction, Ancient and World Coins," Los Angeles: Goldberg Coins and Collectibles, 2011.

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