© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
15 Roubles - Nicholas II Pattern
1897 year| Gold (.900) | 12.9 g | 24.6 mm |
| Issuer | Russian Empire |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Nicholas II (1894-1917) |
| Type | Pattern |
| 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#313654 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
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
The Pattern 15 Roubles - Nicholas II (Pattern) 1897 from the Russian Empire made of Gold (.900) weighing 12.9 g is a rare and valuable coin. One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted in very small quantities, with only 250 pieces produced, making it a highly sought-after collector's item among numismatists.
