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5 Roubles - Nicholas II

 
Gold (.900) 4.3 g 18.5 mm
Description
Issuer
Russian Empire
Emperor
Nicholas II (1894-1917)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1897-1911
Value
5 Roubles (5 Рублей)
Currency
Rouble (1700-1917)
Composition
Gold (.900)
Weight
4.3 g
Diameter
18.5 mm
Thickness
1.1 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#20953
Rarity index
17%

Reverse

A crowned, double-headed Russian eagle with a crown with ribbons above and the denomination and date below

Script: Cyrillic

Lettering: 5 РУБЛЕЙ 1909 Г.

Translation: 5 Roubles 1909 year

Edge

Patterned

Comment

Initials:
АГ - Apollon Grasgof
ФЗ - Felix Zelman
АР - Alexander Redko
ЭБ - Elikum Babayants

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 5 Roubles - Nicholas II 1897-1911 coin is that it was minted during a time of great turmoil in Russia. The coin was issued during the reign of Nicholas II, who was the last emperor of Russia and ruled from 1894 until his forced abdication in 1917. During his reign, Russia experienced significant political unrest, including the Russian Revolution of 1905, which led to the creation of a parliament and the restriction of the emperor's powers. Despite these challenges, the coin remains a valuable and sought-after collector's item, with its gold content and historical significance making it a unique piece of Russian history.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1897 АГ 5372000 - - - - - -
1898 АГ 52378008 - - - - - -
1899 ФЗ - - - - - -
1899 ЭБ 20400004 - - - - - -
1900 ФЗ 31077013 - - - - - -
1901 ФЗ 7500022 - - - - - -
1902 АР 6240009 - - - - - -
1903 АР 5148019 - - - - - -
1904 АР 2016010 - - - - - -
1906 ЭБ 10 - - - - - -
1907 ЭБ 109 - - - - - -
1909 ЭБ - - - - - -
1910 ЭБ 200018 - - - - - -
1911 ЭБ 100011 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5 Roubles - Nicholas II 1897-1911 coin.