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15 Roubles - Nicholas II narrow rim

Features

Issuer RussiaRussian Empire (1547-1917)
Emperor Nicholas II (1894-1917)
Type Standard circulation coins
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
Number
N#
90655
References Y# 65.2
Richard Sperry Yeoman. R. S. Yeoman's Modern & Current World Coins (16 volumes).
, Bit# 1
Vladimir Bitkin; 2003. Сводный Каталог Монет России. Yunona-Moneta, Kyiv, Ukraine (2 volumes).
, Uzd# 322
Vasilij V. Uzdenikov; 1992. Монеты России 1700-1917 = Russian Coins 1700-1917. Mezhnumizmatika, Moscow, Russian Federation.
, Fr# 177
Coin & Currency Institute (publisher). Gold Coins of the World. Coin & Currency Institute (8 volumes).

Obverse

Portrait of the Emperor Nicholas II.
3 letters of legend under neck.

Script: Cyrillic

Lettering: Б.М.НИКОЛАЙ II ИМПЕРАТОРЪ И САМОДЕРЖЕЦЪ ВСЕРОСС.

Translation: By the grace of God Nicholas II Emperor and Autocrat of All Russia

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

Script: Cyrillic

Lettering: ЧИСТАГО ЗОЛОТА 2 ЗОЛОТНИКА 69.36 ДОЛЕЙ (А·Г)

Translation: 2 Zolotniks, 69.36 parts of pure gold (A G)

Mint

Saint Petersburg, Russian Federation (1724-date)

Comments

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.

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Date VG F VF XF AU UNC
1897 АГ Photo $ 2200 $ 2200 $ 3300

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Actual gold weight: 0.373 oz
Current gold price: 4330.12 USD/oz (see gold price )

Past sales

Pictures Sale Date Grade Sold price
Picture 1 of a sold 15 Roubles - Nicholas II (narrow rim)Picture 1 of a sold 15 Roubles - Nicholas II (narrow rim)Picture 1 of a sold 15 Roubles - Nicholas II (narrow rim)
Heritage Auctions
2025 November 6 - 7 World & Ancient Coins Platinum Session and Signature® Auction 3126
Lot 32311
Internet Archive
6 Nov 2025 UNC
(PCGS MS63)
USD 4680.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 15 Roubles - Nicholas II (narrow rim)
Katz
PREMIUM AUCTION 165
Lot 874
Internet Archive
30 Aug 2025 UNC USD 4758.83
(EUR 4125.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 15 Roubles - Nicholas II (narrow rim)
Katz
PREMIUM AUCTION 165
Lot 873
Internet Archive
30 Aug 2025 UNC USD 9246.56
(EUR 8015.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 15 Roubles - Nicholas II (narrow rim)Picture 1 of a sold 15 Roubles - Nicholas II (narrow rim)Picture 1 of a sold 15 Roubles - Nicholas II (narrow rim)Picture 1 of a sold 15 Roubles - Nicholas II (narrow rim)
Heritage Auctions
2025 August 27 - 29 ANA World & Ancient Coins Platinum Session and Signature® Auction 3125
Lot 33238
Internet Archive
27 Aug 2025 UNC
(NGC MS65)
USD 40 800.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 15 Roubles - Nicholas II (narrow rim)Picture 1 of a sold 15 Roubles - Nicholas II (narrow rim)
Heritage Auctions
Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Select Auction 232533
Lot 62384
Internet Archive
7 Aug 2025 UNC
(PCGS MS62)
USD 3600.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 15 Roubles - Nicholas II (narrow rim)Picture 1 of a sold 15 Roubles - Nicholas II (narrow rim)Picture 1 of a sold 15 Roubles - Nicholas II (narrow rim)Picture 1 of a sold 15 Roubles - Nicholas II (narrow rim)
Heritage Auctions
2025 July 7 Spotlight: Russia World Coins Showcase Auction 61525
Lot 25106
Internet Archive
7 Jul 2025 UNC
(NGC MS62)
USD 3240.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 15 Roubles - Nicholas II (narrow rim)Picture 1 of a sold 15 Roubles - Nicholas II (narrow rim)Picture 1 of a sold 15 Roubles - Nicholas II (narrow rim)Picture 1 of a sold 15 Roubles - Nicholas II (narrow rim)
Heritage Auctions
2025 January 21 - 22 NYINC World & Ancient Coins Signature® Auction 3122
Lot 34809
Internet Archive
21 Jan 2025 UNC
(NGC MS64)
USD 12 000.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Heritage Auctions
2024 August 15 - 17 ANA World & Ancient Coins Platinum Session and Signature® Auction 3118
Lot 34847
Internet Archive
15 Aug 2024 UNC
(NGC MS63)
USD 3660.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Heritage Auctions
2024 May 8 - 10 CSNS World Coins Platinum Session and Signature® Auction 3115
Lot 32860
Internet Archive
8 May 2024 UNC
(NGC MS62)
USD 2220.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Heritage Auctions
2024 May 8 - 10 CSNS World Coins Platinum Session and Signature® Auction 3115
Lot 32859
Internet Archive
8 May 2024 UNC
(NGC MS63)
USD 3240.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
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