Royal gold coin 15 rubles

Average market price of a coin for various states:

Gold, yard - , AG, "SS" under the cut of the neck

Gold, yard - , AH, "OSS" under the cut of the neck

Gold, yard - , AG, "ROSS" under the cut of the neck

Note:
F - significant wear, but all details are visible
VF - low wear, no dirt and no significant deposits
XF - almost no traces of handling, clear relief
aUNC - ideal coin with traces of sacking
Proof- - traces of opening the capsule, there may be weak fingerprints, darkening, yellowness
Proof-- - a coin without a capsule, or significant damage, clearly visible fingerprints, scratches, abrasions. In case of very large damage, the price is equal to the cost of the metal

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Gold coins in denominations of 15 rubles were issued over three years - 1897, 1898 and 1899. However, the date 1897 appears on all monetary units. At the very beginning of their appearance, such coins went on a par with paper bills, but later, namely at the beginning of the 20th century, paper equivalents almost completely replaced the coins. Unfortunately, today it is rarely possible to get well-preserved fifteen-ruble coins of that time.
To date, the average cost of coins at auctions is as follows:
Let us consider in more detail the varieties of these coins.

15 rubles 1897 (SS)

In this copy, the letters SS are placed behind the neckline of Nicholas 2. Below are the parameters of the gold coin.

The initials on the edge "AG" point to the minzmeister Apollon Grashof, who supervised the minting of fifteen-ruble coins. Due to the impressive circulation, it is now not difficult to acquire a copy for your collection.

1. Obverse of the coin: a double-headed eagle, and under it the denomination of 15 rubles, stylized as the Old Russian script, as well as the year of issue. The edges are engraved with a decorative rim.
2. Reverse of the coin: profile of Nicholas 2 looking to the left with an inscription along the edge “B.M. Nicholas II Emperor and Autocrat of All Russia.

Cost of 15 rubles 1897 (SS) from 35.000 to 50.000 rubles

15 rubles 1897 (OSS)

In this version, there are three letters behind the cut of the emperor's neck - OSS. In all other respects, the coin is absolutely identical to the previous considered option.

It is worth noting that after the issuance of the Decree “On the minting and issuance of gold coins into circulation”, monetary units were issued exclusively from 900 gold. Under Nicholas 2, coins were minted, consisting of 90% gold and 10% copper, due to which they are distinguished by their iconic reddish rich color. Such an alloy is often referred to as "pure gold". Other ligatures in genuine Nikolaev coins should not be present.

Cost of 15 rubles 1897 (OSS) from 36.000 to 60.000 rubles

15 rubles (trial)

Trial fifteen-ruble coins are single copies that are extremely rare, the cost of which is estimated at several million rubles. An attempt to release them, again, is associated with a period of active implementation monetary reform when the idea came up to rename the national currency and the ruble to "rus". At the same time, in addition to several sets of "Russ", trial fifteen rubles were also minted.

There are several varieties of such "probes"

• 1) Portrait of Nikolai with a small head (the last four letters of the edging go beyond the neckline). For the first time, information about it appeared after the publication in the catalog of H. Gil and A. Ilyin under the title "Russian coins minted in 1801-1904." According to the standards of that time, it was estimated by experts at 100 rubles. Never been listed as a lot at auctions. Antique dealers could not find a single photo of this coin, which was depicted in the catalog. It is considered the rarest coin from the reign of Nicholas 2. There is information about the sale of such a coin at an auction in Germany for 100,000 USD, however, it is not known for certain whether this information is reliable.
• 2) Relief profile of the emperor of a smaller size, the letters "ROSS" go beyond the edge of the neck. There is information that it was sold at auction for several million rubles.
• 3) Portrait of Nikolai with a large head, embossed, the letters "ROSS" go beyond the cut of the neck. According to information, it was sold at auction for 1.5 million rubles, but not a single bid was recorded.

How to distinguish the original from a fake?

Not being a professional, it remains to be guided only by the external characteristics of the coin. Remember that coins issued within the same series do not differ in weight, diameter and thickness. You can also compare by eye how clear the chasing and casting are. The presence of a blunt edge clearly indicates a fake. If the surface of the coin is not clear and there is no mint mark, it is also a fake.

And main criterion, by which the original differs from the fake, is a property of the metal. It is advisable to compare several instances of the same release period. It is worth checking not only the metal, but also the patina. These parameters can be used to determine whether the coin was cleaned or restored before being sold.

And it is best to show the coin to professionals who, if necessary, will conduct an examination and determine the authenticity of the coin, as well as give an adequate assessment of its value.

During the reign of the last of the Romanov dynasty - Nicholas II. Today the hero of my new article is the largest of the running payment Money of that time, a 15-ruble gold banknote of 1897 of issue.

For a coin with a denomination of 15 rubles in 1897 (gold), the price today varies greatly depending on the degree of its safety. More about this with a cost calculation table, other features, ways to buy and sell and investment attractiveness collectible coin later in the material.

The very emergence of an unusual denomination is due to the devaluation of the monetary unit of tsarist Russia at that time. By the time of the ascension to the throne of Nicholas 2, there was an urgent need for reforms in the economy and industry. The first step towards strengthening the power Russian Empire was the concept of changes in monetary circulation. Gold comes first instead of silver, and commodity prices are adjusted for inflation. Volume paper money is reduced, giving way to, provided by full-fledged gold.

Paper credit notes are redeemable for a precious metal in accordance with the face value in any of the banks in unlimited quantities. To ensure the necessary amount of money supply, the issue of new money has been adjusted. For the first time in the history of Russia, gold coins are minted in millions of copies.

Nikolaev gold coins with a face value of 15 rubles were minted only once, in 1897.

Coin characteristics

Appearance and design

Making a coin 15 rubles. 1897 was made by the main medalist of the empire - Alexander Fedorovich Vasyutinsky. He also made sketches of the dies for all other denominations. The banknotes of his work in the circle of numismatists are still among the most beautiful and highly artistic samples, and their price is constantly growing.

Obverse

The front side, or obverse, is a portrait of Nicholas II (view in profile), indicating the name and title of the most illustrious person. The inscription surrounds the image of the king with two arcs.

Reverse

The reverse side, or reverse, is the small coat of arms of the great empire, as well as the emblems of the eight provinces that make up the state. On the lower edge - the denomination of 15 rubles and the date of minting - 1897.

edge

On the end part 15 rubles. 1897 weight engraved in gold pure metal(2 spools, 69.36 shares) and the initials of the manager of the mint (AG).

Coin varieties

To date, there are three varieties of the obverse of 15 rubles of 1897 - the main and two trial versions. Prices for the last two samples are among the highest. All three varieties are shown in the photo.

1. The last 2 letters of the word "all-Russian." go behind the image of the neck of the king.
2. Trial coin, small portrait of the emperor, 4 last letters behind the neckline.
3. Trial copy, large portrait of the emperor, 4 last letters behind the neckline.

Where can you buy or sell

The first and most common version of a gold coin today can be easily found at auctions. The most famous international auction houses today are: Auction world, HERITAGE AUCTION GALLERIES, Westfälische Auktions. In Russia, this is the Empire, Rarity, rare coins and others. The price of a copy in excellent condition exceeds the cost of gold almost twice.

The price tag for the other two, trial samples starts from several million rubles. Cases of selling coins are isolated, and one of these coins costs today - one can only guess.

Price table according to condition

The price of gold in coins can be calculated based on the mass of pure metal: 11.61 g.

Conclusion

Investments in rare items, in contrast to the purchase of anniversary and investment items, in addition to solid capital (the price for them is considerable), today also require deep knowledge in the field of history, as well as remarkable luck.

Such capital, without exaggeration, is a solid contribution to the future, since it belongs to the category. Such things have a high price and are not intended to be the subject of market speculation - too specific.

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In the center is a profile portrait to the left of Emperor Nicholas II. On the left is the inscription “B.M. NICHOLAS II EMPEROR", on the right - "AND AUTOCRATIVE OF ALL RUSSIAN.". Along the circumference of the edge there are relief elements made in the form of teeth.

Reverse Description

In the center is the Small State Emblem of the Russian Empire - a double-headed eagle, whose heads are crowned with two crowns, the third, large crown is above them. All of them are connected by the sash of the Order of St. Apostle Andrew the First-Called. On the chest of the eagle is the Moscow coat of arms - a shield depicting George the Victorious with a spear, striking a dragon. Around the shield is the chain of the Order of St. Apostle Andrew the First-Called. The coats of arms are depicted on the wings: the Kingdom of Kazan, Poland, Tauric Chersonese, Astrakhan, Siberian, Georgian and the coat of arms of the united principalities of Kyiv, Novgorod and Vladimir - 4 for each wing. In the right paw of the eagle is a scepter, in the left is an orb. Under it from left to right are shown: the denomination - the inscription "15 RUBLES" and the date of issue "1897". Along the circumference of the edge there are relief elements made in the form of teeth.