Description

5 Roubles Nicholas II (1897–1911) – Russian Empire gold coin

The 5-rouble gold coin bearing the portrait of Russian Emperor Nicholas II is one of the best-known gold coins of the Russian Empire. These coins were minted in the late 19th and early 20th centuries during the reign of the last Russian emperor, Nicholas II.

The obverse shows the portrait of Emperor Nicholas II, and the reverse the coat of arms of the Russian Empire with a double-headed eagle, crowns and other imperial symbols. The denomination “5 РУБЛЕЙ” and the year of minting are shown on the reverse.

Technical specifications:

• Country: Russian Empire
• Ruler: Nicholas II (1894–1917)
• Denomination: 5 roubles
• Metal: gold
• Fineness: 900 (90% gold)
• Pure gold content: about 3.87 g
• Total weight: about 4.30 g
• Diameter: about 18.5 mm
• Edge: reeded

The 5-rouble Nicholas II gold coins are valued for their historical significance, gold value and collectible appeal. They date from the reign of the last Russian emperor, which makes them especially interesting for collectors of Russian Empire and historical coins.

The market price is influenced by the year of minting, the coin’s condition, mint, rarity, collector demand and the current gold price. Better-preserved coins from rarer years can be valued well above their gold value alone.

The 5-rouble Nicholas II gold coin is a small but historically significant Russian Empire coin, suitable for both a historical coin collection and an investment gold portfolio.