15 Roubles - Nicholas II (wide rim) 1897 front 15 Roubles - Nicholas II (wide rim) 1897 back
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15 Roubles - Nicholas II wide rim

1897 year
Gold (.900) 12.9 g 24.6 mm
Description
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
References
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 - - - - - -

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