15 Kopeks 1897, SPB-AG

Name: Монеты 15 Kopeks 1897, SPB-AG
Price: 77100 RUB
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Country: Tsarist Russia
Weight: 2.70 g
Mintage: 2,660,009 pcs.
Issue Quality: Circulation and Proof
Metal: Silver
Fineness: 500
Designation: Ag
Precious Metal Weight: 1.35 g
Denomination: 15 Kopeks
Ruler: Nicholas II
Monetary Unit: Kopek
Mintmaster Initials: SPB-AG
Summary: Uzdenikov 2084
Bitkin: 121
Diameter: 19.7 mm
G: 178 ₽
VF: 313 ₽
XF: 3,503 ₽
AU: 7,196 ₽
UNC: 28,859 ₽
Proof: 70,046 ₽

Reverse
The upper part of the reverse features the crown of the Russian Empire. Below it, on two lines, is the denomination (with six-pointed stars to the left and right) and the monetary unit: 15 KOPIEK. Below this is a divider element consisting of two oppositely directed arrows with five dots between them, forming a cross. Under the divider is the year of minting '1897'. Below the year is the abbreviation 'S.P.B.' (Saint Petersburg Mint). Along the left edge of the coin is a laurel branch, and along the right edge is an oak branch. At the base, the branches are tied with a ribbon forming a neat bow. The entire edge of the coin is struck with raised denticles.
Obverse
The center of the obverse is occupied by the lesser coat of arms of the Russian Empire – a double-headed eagle. Both eagle heads bear crowns, with a larger third crown between them, all three connected by a ribbon. On the eagle's chest is the coat of arms of Moscow – a shield depicting St. George the Victorious on horseback, slaying a serpent with a long spear (the serpent's head is to the left). The shield is surrounded by the chain of the Order of St. Andrew the Apostle. The coats of arms on the wings (four on each wing) are: Kazan, Polish, Taurida, Astrakhan, Siberian, Georgian, Kiev and Novgorod, Vladimir. In the right talon is a scepter, below it the letter 'A'. In the left talon is an orb, below it the letter 'G'. Together, the letters form the initials of mintmaster Apollon Grasgoff. The rim is decorated with denticles pointing towards the center.