Description
Russian Empire, Nikolai II, Emperor of Russia 1894-1917 AD, Gold 15 Roubles (12.89g, 24mm), 1897 АГ, Saint Petersburg mint. Obverse: Bare head of Emperor Nikolai II facing to the left, Cyrillic legend surrounds which extends four letters below bust, “Б.М.НИКОЛАЙ II ИМПЕРАТОРЪ И САМОДЕРЖЕЦЪ ВСЕРОСС.”. Reverse: Coat of Arms of the Russian Empire (1721–1917), escutcheon only version, denomination and date surrounds below. KM Y-65.2. Minor rim nick to 12h, otherwise evenly worn and most charming, the scarcer type with the legend which continues further beneath the bust, details Extremely Fine.