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Search results "15-rubles-1897"

The 15-ruble gold coin of 1897, issued during the reign of Nicholas II, has several varieties that are of interest to collectors. The key factor affecting its rarity and value is the difference in the obverse die.

The 15 ruble gold coin of 1897 appeared during the reign of Emperor Nicholas II. Its issuance was a direct consequence of the monetary reform carried out by Sergei Yulyevich Witte in 1895–1897. The main goal of the reform was to introduce gold monometallism in Russia, modeled after Great Britain, to strengthen the financial system.