Russia
Nicholas II gold 15 Roubles 1897 AГ, St. Petersburg mint, Bitkin-1 (R), KM-Y65.1, Wide Rim, MS64 PCGS. Obv. Bust left. Rev. Crowned double-headed Imperial eagle with date and value. Full, bright, luster with light greenish-gold patina and a sharp strike. Considerably rarer than the Narrow Rim variety, particularly in this Choice condition. Only one piece has been certified finer both PCGS and NGC combined.
Estimate: 5000-6000 USD