5 Roubles - Alexander III 1886-1894 front 5 Roubles - Alexander III 1886-1894 back
5 Roubles - Alexander III 1886-1894 photo
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5 Roubles - Alexander III

 
Gold (.900) 6.45 g 21.3 mm
Description
Issuer
Russian Empire
Emperor
Alexander III (1881-1894)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1886-1894
Value
5 Roubles (5 Рублей)
Currency
Rouble (1700-1917)
Composition
Gold (.900)
Weight
6.45 g
Diameter
21.3 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#17819
Rarity index
53%

Reverse

Two-headed eagle with a crown above. Denomination; date.

Script: Cyrillic

Lettering: 5 РУБЛЕЙ 1893 Г.

Translation: 5 Roubles

Edge

Smooth with inscription

Lettering: ЧИСТАГО ЗОЛОТА 1 ЗОЛОТНИКЪ 34,68 ДОЛЕЙ ( А • Г )

Translation: Pure Gold 1 zolotnik 34.68 dolyas (parts) (A G)

Comment

Initials:
АГ - Apollon Grasgof

 

Friedberg #168 without initials, #169 with initials

Interesting fact

The 5 Roubles coin featuring Alexander III, minted between 1886 and 1894, is an interesting piece of history. One fascinating fact about this coin is that it was minted during a time of economic turmoil in Russia, known as the "Great Depression" of the 1890s. Despite the economic challenges, the coin's gold content and intricate design make it a valuable collector's item today.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1886 АГ 351042 - - - - - -
1887 АГ 3261003 - - - - - -
1888 АГ 5257007 - - - - - -
1889 АГ 4200002 - - - - - -
1890 АГ 5600006 - - - - - -
1891 АГ 541008 - - - - - -
1892 АГ 128006 - - - - - -
1893 АГ 598008 - - - - - -
1894 АГ 598007 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5 Roubles - Alexander III 1886-1894 coin.