10 Roubles 1903 AP

During the days of stable currency and gold-standard, the 10 Rouble was the second largest regular gold-coin of Russia. It was a part of a series which consisted of 5, 7½, 10 and 15 Rouble coins. 7½ and 15 Roubles were same size as the older 5 and 10 Roubles(20 & 40 francs) and they were made in one year only, 1897, in quite large quantity though. The coins depict emperor Nicholas II and Russian imperial eagle.

These are quite common, and are often used as bullion by investors. There are some rare dates though.

Composition: Gold 900/000
Weight: 8,6g
Diameter: 22 mm
Mintmasters:
АГ = Apolon Grasgov (1883-1899)
ФЗ = Felix Zahleman (1899-1901)
ЭБ = Elikum Babajants (1899, 1906-1913)
AP = Alexander Redko (1901-1905)

I can tell you that even during the USSR time these coins had value in Russia, it was possible to buy them if you had the right connections.

I really like it. Perhaps someday, I'll have to have a collection of World Gold. A type set perhaps.

Thanks. I already had one 10 rouble but it isn't nearly as gorgeous as this one. Now I need the 7½ and 15 roubles... I think the 15R is a bit too pricey for me at the moment, but the 7½R should be affordable.

Very nice example.

Gold always has vale, in Ancient Egypt, in USSR times, in FDR times, doesn't it?