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 15 Roubles - Nicholas II wide 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#23407 | 
|---|---|
|   Rarity index   |  63% | 
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 15 Roubles - Nicholas II (wide rim) 1897 coin from the Russian Empire was minted during a time of economic turmoil in Russia, known as the "Great Depression" of 1891-1892. Despite the economic challenges, the coin's gold content and high denomination made it a valuable and sought-after currency, both within Russia and internationally.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC | 
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1897 АГ | 11900033 | - | - | - | - | - | - | 
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 15 Roubles - Nicholas II (wide rim) 1897 coin.