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15 Roubles - Nicholas II narrow rim
1897 year| Gold (.900) | 12.9 g | 24.6 mm |
| Issuer | Russian Empire |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Nicholas II (1894-1917) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1897 |
| Value | 15 Roubles (15 Рублей) |
| Currency | Rouble (1700-1917) |
| Composition | Gold (.900) |
| Weight | 12.9 g |
| Diameter | 24.6 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#90655 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 65% |
Reverse
Two-headed eagle with a crown above. Denomination, date.
Script: Cyrillic
Lettering: 15 РУБЛЕЙ 1897 Г.
Translation: 15 Roubles 1897 year
Edge
Smooth with inscription
Lettering: ЧИСТАГО ЗОЛОТА 2 ЗОЛОТНИКА 69.36 ДОЛЕЙ (А·Г)
Translation: 2 Zolotniks, 69.36 parts of pure gold (A G)
Comment
АГ - the initials of mintmaster Appolon Grasgof (1883-1899).Y#65.1: Wide rim, 2 letters of legend under neck.
Y#65.2: Narrow rim, 3 letters of legend under neck.
Bitkin 347 Pattern: 4 letters of legend under neck.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 15 Roubles - Nicholas II (narrow rim) 1897 coin is that it was minted during a time of economic turmoil in Russia. The coin was issued in 1897, just a year after the Russian government had implemented a new monetary reform aimed at stabilizing the country's economy, which had been struggling with inflation and currency devaluation. Despite these challenges, the coin was made of gold (.900) and weighed 12.9 grams, indicating the value and importance placed on it by the Russian Empire at the time.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1897 АГ | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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