1896 Nicholas II Coronation 15 Roubles
Russia
1896
Reference data compiled from public catalogs
Estimated Melt Value
$2,248.87
Based on Gold spot price ($4,818.635/oz) · 90.0% purity · 16.129g
Updated 7:01 PM
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Specifications
| Country | Russia |
| Years Minted | 1896 |
| Composition | 90% gold, 10% copper |
| Weight | 16.129 g |
| Diameter | 27.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Edge | Reeded |
Design
Obverse
Bust of Emperor Nicholas II facing right, surrounded by inscriptions including his name and title.
Reverse
Imperial double-headed eagle with the value and date below.
History & Notable Facts
The 1896 Nicholas II Coronation 15 Roubles was distributed to foreign dignitaries, turning a simple gold piece into a diplomatic tool for the Russian Empire.
That decision reflected the era's grandeur, with each coin struck from 900 fine gold at the St. Petersburg mint. The obverse shows Nicholas II's profile, while the reverse features the imperial double-headed eagle. Weights vary slightly due to minting practices, but most specimens come in at around 16.13 grams.
Production numbers aren't clear; records from that period were often inconsistent or lost in later upheavals. Still, it's a solid example of late imperial coinage.
If you're handling one, note the edge reeding—it's prone to wear, which can affect value. Not that I'm one to mythologize.
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