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7 Roubles 50 Kopecks - Nicholas II
1897 year| Gold (.900) | 6.45 g | 21.3 mm |
| Issuer | Russian Empire |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Nicholas II (1894-1917) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1897 |
| Value | 7 Roubles 50 Kopecks (7 Рублей 50 Копейки) (7.5) |
| 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 |
| Numista | N#17820 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 53% |
Reverse
Two-headed eagle with a crown above. Denomination; date.
Script: Cyrillic
Lettering: 7 РУБЛЕЙ 50 КОПѢЕКЪ 1897 Г.
Translation: 7 Roubles 50 Kopecks 1897 year
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 GrasgofInteresting fact
One interesting fact about the 7 Roubles 50 Kopecks - Nicholas II 1897 coin is that it was minted during a time of economic turmoil in Russia. The coin was issued in 1897, just a year after the Russian government had implemented a new monetary reform aimed at stabilizing the country's economy. The reform introduced the gold standard, which linked the value of the ruble to the value of gold, and the 7 Roubles 50 Kopecks coin was one of the first coins to be minted under this new system. Despite the economic challenges of the time, the coin remains a valuable collector's item today, with its gold content and historical significance making it a sought-after piece among numismatists.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1897 | 16829000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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