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Home ▸ Catalog ▸ |Medieval & Modern Coins| ▸ |Russia||View Options:   | | | Russia, spanning Eastern Europe and Northern Asia, is the largest country in the world by area, extending across eleven time zones, and shares land boundaries with fourteen countries. It is the world's ninth-most populous country and Europe's most populous country. The country's capital and largest city is Moscow. Saint Petersburg is Russia's second-largest city and "cultural capital." |
Peter II Alexeyevich ruled Russia from age 11 until his untimely death at 14. His mother died when he was ten days old. His father, the tsarevich Alexei, accused of treason by his own father, Peter the Great, died in prison in 1718. Three-year-old Peter and his four-year-old sister, Natalya, were orphans. Their grandfather ignored them. His earliest governesses were the wives of a tailor and a vintner. Peter the Great died in 1725 and was succeeded by his second wife, Catherine I. During the reign of Catherine, young Peter was ignored but was assigned a program of education that included history, geography, mathematics, and foreign languages. Peter was uninterested, preferring hunting and feasting. When Catherine died in 1727, the court named Peter heir, even though Catherine had two daughters of her own. Peter II was quick-witted, but stubborn, and had no desire to rule. In late December 1729 Peter fell dangerously ill. The next day doctors diagnosed smallpox. He died on 30 January. A few minutes before his death, in his delirium, he ordered horses so that he could visit his sister Natalya who had died in 1725.WO99917. Silver Rouble, SCWC KM 182.3, Davenport 1669, EF, nicely toned, light marks and scratches; raised edge lettering: POCCИCKOI * PУБЛb ** MOCKOBCKOГO ** ДBOPA * (Russian Ruble Moscow Mint), weight 27.543 g, maximum diameter 40.5 mm, die axis 0o, Moscow mint, 1729; obverse ПETPb II·ИMПEPATOPb·ИCAMOДEPЖEЦb·BCEPOCIИCKИ (Peter II Emperor and Autocrat of all Russia), laureate, cuirassed bust right; reverse MOHETA HOBAЯ цEHA PУБЛb (New Coin Value Rouble), ornate gamma cross, 17-29 within the horizontal arms, II in each angle, crown at the end of each arm; SOLD
Russia, Nicholas II, 1894 - 1917
Nicholas II was the last Emperor of Russia, King of Congress Poland and Grand Duke of Finland, ruling from 1 November 1894 until his abdication on 15 March 1917. After the Bolsheviks took power in the October Revolution, he and his family was held in Yekaterinburg, where they were executed on 17 July 1918.SL113484. Gold 5 Roubles, Yeoman 62, Friedberg 180, Bitkin 29, SCWC KM 62; patterned edge, NGC MS64 (2914303-001), weight 4.3 g, maximum diameter 18.5 mm, die axis 0o, St. Petersburg mint, 1902; obverse Russian cyrillic legend: By the grace of God Nicholas II Emperor and Autocrat of All Russia, bearded bare head of Nicholas II left; reverse Russian cyrillic legend counterclockwise below: 5 Roubles 1902 Γ, imperial Russian coat of arms: a crowned double-headed Russian eagle, a crown with ribbons above, shield on breast ornamented with St. George spearing dragon, four shields on each wing, imperial scepter in right claw, imperial orb in left claw; from a Virginia Collector; ex Eastern Numismatics Inc. (Garden City, NY, 14 Oct 2010, $345); SOLD
Russia, Nicholas II, 1 November 1894 – 15 March 1917
Nicholas II was the last Emperor of Russia, King of Congress Poland and Grand Duke of Finland, ruling from 1 November 1894 until his abdication on 15 March 1917. After the Bolsheviks took power in the October Revolution, he and his family was held in Yekaterinburg, where they were executed on 17 July 1918.WO99429. Copper 5 Kopeks, Bitkin 212 (R), Brekke-96 (Very Rare), SCWC KM Y12.3,, Choice UNC, reeded edge, weight 16.362 g, maximum diameter 32.3 mm, die axis 180o, Petrograd (St. Petersburg) mint, 1916; obverse Russian inscription on ribbon around: Copper Russian Coin Five Kopecks, double-headed imperial eagle, small crowns on eagle's heads, larger crown above, wings open, sceptre in left talon, orb with cross in right talon, heraldic shield depicting St. George slaying a dragon on breast, eight heraldic shields on wings; reverse 1916 ГOДA (year, clockwise above), * 5 * / КOПѣEКБ (Kopeks) in two lines with beaded circle, wreath below with laurel branch left, and oak branch right, tied with ribbon at the bottom center; double-headed imperial eagle, small crowns on eagle's heads, larger crown above, wings open, sceptre in left talon, orb with cross in right talon, heraldic shield depicting St. George slaying a dragon on breast; rare; SOLD
Russia, Catherine II the Great, 9 July 1762 - 17 November 1796
Catherine the Great, was the last reigning Empress Regnant of Russia and the country’s longest-ruling female leader. She came to power following the overthrow of her husband and second cousin, Peter III. Under her reign, Russia grew larger, its culture was revitalized, and it was recognized as one of the great powers of Europe.WO99918. Silver Rouble, Bitkin 215, Davenport 1684, SCWC KM C67a.2 var., F, toned, light marks and scratches, weight 24.071 g, maximum diameter 39.7 mm, die axis 0o, Saint Petersburg mint, 1773 CПБ TI ЯЧ; obverse Б • M • EKATEPИHA • II • IMП • ICAMOД • BCEPOC (By God’s grace Ekaterina II Empress and Autocrat of all Russia), crowned and draped mature bust right, •T•I (Timofei Ivanov) on sleeve, CПБ (St. Petersburg mintmark) below; reverse MOHETA• PУБΛБ 1773, crown above crowned double-headed eagle, shield on breast ornamented with St. George spearing dragon, garland tied with X on tail, imperial scepter in right claw, imperial orb in left claw, ЯЧ (Yakov Chernyshev) flanking tail; scarce variant; SOLD
Russia, Elizabeth Petrovna, 6 December 1741 - 5 January 1762
Elizabeth remains one of the most popular Russian monarchs because of her decision not to execute a single person during her reign, her numerous construction projects, and her strong opposition to Prussian policies. Elizabeth brought about a remarkable Age of Enlightenment in Russia. Her court became one of the most splendid in Europe. She encouraged foundation of the University of Moscow and the Imperial Academy of Arts. She modernized Russia's roads and financed grandiose projects - the Winter Palace and the Smolny Cathedral in Saint Petersburg are among the chief monuments of her reign. Elizabeth led the Russian Empire during the War of Austrian Succession (1740–48) and the Seven Years' War (1756–63). Russian troops enjoyed several victories against Prussia and briefly occupied Berlin. She died at the time Frederick the Great was finally considering surrender in January 1762.WO113066. Bronze kopeck, Bitkin 534 (R), Diakov 415, VF, attractive brown tone, overstruck on 5 kopeck coin, weight 20.003 g, maximum diameter 33.6 mm, die axis 180o, St. Petersburg mint, 1756; obverse eagle with wings spread emerging to right from clouds, with head to left, supporting ornate shield inscribed with E P monogram, crown above, CПБ below; reverse eagle with wings spread emerging to right from clouds, with head to left, supporting ornate shield inscribed .1. / KOП/IKA (denomination), crown above, 1756 below; ex Karl Stephens, Inc. (Temple City, CA); very scarce; SOLD
Russia, Nicholas II, 1 November 1894 – 15 March 1917
Nicholas II was the last Emperor of Russia, King of Congress Poland and Grand Duke of Finland, ruling from 1 November 1894 until his abdication on 15 March 1917. After the Bolsheviks took power in the October Revolution, he and his family was held in Yekaterinburg, where they were executed on 17 July 1918.
Mint master AΓ (Apollon Grasgof, 1883 - 1899), 21.6 karat gold (900 fine), 0.3734 troy oz. gold net.SH26071. Gold 15 Rubles, Friedberg 177, SCWC KM 65.1, EF, weight 12.812 g, maximum diameter 24.5 mm, die axis 0o, St. Petersburg mint, 1897; obverse Russian cyrillic legend: By the grace of God Nicholas II Emperor and Autocrat of All Russia, bearded bare head of Nicholas II left; reverse Russian cyrillic legend counterclockwise below: 5 Roubles 1902 Γ., imperial Russian coat of arms: a crowned double-headed Russian eagle, a crown with ribbons above, shield on breast ornamented with St. George spearing dragon, four shields on each wing, imperial scepter in right claw, imperial orb in left claw; large gold coin; SOLD
Russia, Catherine II the Great, 9 July 1762 - 17 November 1796
Catherine the Great, was the last reigning Empress Regnant of Russia and the country’s longest-ruling female leader. She came to power following the overthrow of her husband and second cousin, Peter III. Under her reign, Russia grew larger, its culture was revitalized, and it was recognized as one of the great powers of Europe.WO99919. Silver Rouble, Bitkin 228, Davenport ETC 1685, Diakov 403, SCWC KM C67b, VF, mottled toning, light marks and scratches; diagonal reeded edge, weight 23.511 g, maximum diameter 36.3 mm, die axis 0o, Saint Petersburg mint, 1780 CПБ ИЗ; obverse Б • M • EKATEPИHA • II • IMП • ICAMOД • BCEPOC (By God’s grace Ekaterina II Empress and Autocrat of all Russia), crowned and draped mature bust right, CПБ (St. Petersburg mintmark) below; reverse MOHETA• PУБΛБ 1780, crown above crowned double-headed imperial eagle, shield on breast ornamented with St. George spearing dragon, garland tied with X on tail, imperial scepter in right claw, imperial orb in left claw, ИЗ (Ivan Zaitsev, mintmaster) flanking tail; SOLD
Russia, Catherine II the Great, 9 July 1762 - 17 November 1796
Catherine the Great, was the last reigning Empress Regnant of Russia and the country’s longest-ruling female leader. She came to power following the overthrow of her husband and second cousin, Peter III. Under her reign, Russia grew larger, its culture was revitalized, and it was recognized as one of the great powers of Europe.WO99275. Silver Polupoltinnik (1/4 Rouble), SCWC KM C65a, Bitkin 144, Diakov 206, gVF, toning, scratches and marks, oblique reeded edge, weight 6.048 g, maximum diameter 24.3 mm, die axis 0o, Moscow, Krasny mint, 1767; obverse Б • M • EKATEPИHA • II • IMП • ICAMOД • BCEPOC (By God’s grace Ekaterina II Empress and Autocrat of all Russia), crowned and draped mature bust right, mature bust without neck ruffle, MMД (mintmark) below; reverse ПOЛУПOЛTИHHИKБ • (Polupoltinnik), double-headed imperial eagle, small crowns on eagle's heads, wings open, sceptre in left talon, orb with cross in right talon, 17-67 divided by crown above, heraldic shield depicting St. George slaying a dragon on breast, E - I (Egor Ivanov, mint-master) in lower fields; SOLD
Lot of 45 Pieces of Russian Wire Money
ME97093. Silver Lot, 45 Pieces Russian Wire Money; 0.26g, c. 10mm, VF, the actual coins in the photograph, unattributed, no flips or tags, as-is, no returns; SOLD
Kyivan Rus, Cast Bronze Cross, 10th - 13th Century
AS97091. cf. Kail-Nechitailo 233 (R7); cast bronze cross, 35mm x 16mm, 9.2g, ball ends, round disk at center with cross in champlevé green enamel, VF, 10th - 13th century; very rare; SOLD
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