Russian Gold Rubles
The most popular gold coin from Russia is the gold Ruble or Rouble, all contaning .900 pure gold. The 5 gold Rubles were minted from 1897-1915 and each weighs 4.3 grams. Minted from 1897-1911, the 10 Ruble gold coins were added having a weight of 8.6 grams. The coins were minted at the St. Petersburg Mint, where Alexander Redko and Appolon Grasgov worked as skillful mintmasters. Alloys are added to maintain hardness and durability. The obverse of these historic gold coins features a bust of Czar Nicholas II, beautifully sculpted, facing left, and the legend reads, "By God's Will, Nicholas II, Emperor and Autocrat of All Russia." The reverse displays the crowned, Russian imperial double-headed eagle, with shield on its breast, decorated with the image of St. George slaying the dragon, and the reverse legend gives the denomination and the date of issue.
Nicholas II, the last Czar of Russia, ruled from 1896 to 1917, when he was forced to abdicate. In brilliant uncirculated condition and struck nearly a century ago, a cache of his coins was reportedly stored in the vaults of Russia's Central Bank, even during the communist rule. They were discovered by the bank's employees, who searched through the vaults, following the end of the Communist government in 1992. The new Russian Federations Central Bank encapsulated each coin in a display case, with a hammer and sickle lead seal, significantly raising their value. That makes these coins some of the most sought-after imperial russian gold coins. They are a wonderful tribute to the glory of pre-communist Russia and deserve a place in every collection! Don't delay, get yours now at
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