CVC & Collectables presents an attractive 1897 Russia 15 Roubles of Nicholas II, certified PCGS AU58. Struck in .900 fine gold (24.6 mm, 12.9 g) at the Saint Petersburg Mint, this example shows the classic edge inscription with A·G (mintmaster Appolon Grasgof) and the sought narrow rim variety (Y# 65.2, three letters under neck).
Coin Highlights:
- Maker/Mint: Saint Petersburg Mint
- Date: 1897
- Catalog: Y# 65.2 (narrow rim, 3 letters under neck); Bit# 2; Fr# 177
- Metal: Gold .900
- Weight/Diameter: 12.9 g, 24.6 mm
- Grade: PCGS AU58
- Obverse: Portrait of Nicholas II with Cyrillic legend
- Reverse: Imperial double-headed eagle; 15 РУБЛЕЙ 1897 Г.
- Edge: Smooth, legend “ЧИСТАГО ЗОЛОТА 2 ЗОЛОТНИКА 69.36 ДОЛЕЙ (А·Г)”
- Orientation: Medal alignment ↑↑
- Status: Standard circulation gold; later demonetized
Collectibility:
AU58 sits at the sweet spot for eye appeal and value—nearly Mint State with strong luster and only light friction. The clearly attributed Y# 65.2 narrow-rim, three-letters-under-neck variety and the A·G edge initials add desirable attribution points for world-gold type and ruler sets.
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Certification: PCGS AU58
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Country/Ruler: Russian Empire — Nicholas II (1894–1917)
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Year: 1897
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References: Y# 65.2; Bit# 2; Fr# 177
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Specs: .900 gold, 12.9 g, 24.6 mm, medal alignment ↑↑
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Edge Legend: “ЧИСТАГО ЗОЛОТА 2 ЗОЛОТНИКА 69.36 ДОЛЕЙ (А·Г)”
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