Rare coin "1 ruble" in 1997 and its value

Few people, looking into their wallet, is able to accurately estimate the value of its contents, even recounting it. This is due to the fact that not all banknotes and coins have that value, the dignity of which is applied to them. And a small kruglyakok the size of 50 cents may very well turn out to be a true rarity and cost hundreds of thousands of rubles. This situation is the result of the efforts of numismatists - people who collect money, who for a rare specimen can lay out a fabulous amount. Although such cases are extremely rare, copies worth hundreds of thousands of rubles do not surface every day. But to find a coin worth 5-6 thousand rubles is quite realistic. Buy their collectors are also quite willing.

Background

Humanity since ancient times has tried to find a single equivalent to goods and services, using for this purpose a variety of objects and materials. Having come to metal processing, the exchange currency began to be produced from it. Gradually, in all countries, there was a way of making cash. In every era and with the change of power, the printing of a new sample of money began, since they were not only a means of exchange, but also a symbol of power. Some variations of coins and bills were issued in huge lots, others - with small trial volumes, so the value for numismatists of such prototypes, rarely encountered in free circulation, is very high. By such criteria, a modern coin of a small denomination can be more expensive than a royal ruble. One of such Russian rarities is 1 ruble in 1997 with a wide edging.

Who is a numismatist?

Quite often numismatics are confused with numismatic coin collecting, although it is rather an additional historical science that studies the history of coinage in different countries and the processes of monetary circulation.

In everyday life, collectors of coined money are called numismatists, whether they be any rare specimens, ancient ones of historical value, and simply collect coins according to their known principle only. It can be different jubilee issues or dedicated to a memorable event, which may not be of any value to others.

How to distinguish a rare ruble

The definition of a valuable specimen begins with the fixing of the face value and the year of issue, that is, it really should be 1 ruble in 1997. On the side with the coat of arms under the eagle's foot, the mint print is clearly visible. The ruble was issued by the Moscow Mint, as evidenced by the "MMD" badge. Having determined these criteria, it is necessary to turn the coin face up and take a closer look at the vegetation ornament in the upper right part - the usual 1 ruble in 1997, which was released in large quantities, has a narrow edge along the edge, not reaching the final curl of the figure. This kind of most coins of this dignity.

A fairly small party, which served as either an experimental model, or a kind of "marriage", has a distinctive edge, which determined its value for collectors. Rare 1 ruble in 1997 has a wider band bordering the edge of the coin, so the curl of the ornament hides under the rim, as a result, it is not completely visible. In an ordinary, widely distributed specimen, he does not get a little cant.

Valuable one ruble in 1997. Variety

In addition to coins with a wide edging, sometimes there are specimens with a so-called "step", when the fringing rim is not flat, but with an additional ledge. You might think that such a ruble will cost even more, but this opinion is erroneous. "Step" - just a kind of "wide edge", so its cost is comparable to its price or even lower. A special agiotage around these particular specimens is not observed.

How much is a valuable copy

Like any other product, the cost is determined by its safety and appearance. Since the coin was issued a long time ago, the copies constantly circulating lost their original appearance. This is mainly due to abrasion of the surface, the loss of ornamentation and the violation of boundaries.

According to some auctions of collectors of rare coins, the value of 1 ruble in 1997 ranges from 2500 (for poorly preserved specimens) to 9200 rubles, if the condition is excellent. On average, for more or less good safety can be obtained at auction 3500-4000 rubles.

Coin safety assessment system

The following abbreviations in the definition of the state of coined money are generally accepted:

• Unc - those who did not apply - were not put into circulation, so they do not have any associated abrasions; Scratches and incisions resulting from technological processes (recalculation, transportation, pouring into containers) are allowed; Differ bright metallic shine.
• XF - exceptional safety - there are a few used coins; Can have small scrapes with preservation of small details of the relief.
• VF - very good degree of safety; Small details of the picture are damaged, but still read, although there are scrapes all over the area of the coin; There are no deep damages.
• F - good safety - meets with money that has been circulating for a long time, therefore the drawing is sufficiently erased, but the inscriptions and the main relief are easy to read; Contours are wiped; There may be slight scratches.
• VG - very satisfactory degree - the surface is worn out significantly, only large parts are distinguishable, there may be large incisions and scratches.
• G - satisfactory safety - occurs in coins, in which only the main lines of the drawing can be distinguished, with inscriptions and dates almost not readable.

Coin 1 ruble 1997 on sale is estimated in accordance with this scale, which affects its final cost.

Where can I sell a rare specimen

A happy owner of a rare copy of the domestic printed court produces a reasonable question: what can you get from this, besides moral pleasure? The answer can be learned from the information of different communities of numismatists, where you can approximately estimate the find. In free access there is a "Catalog of the USSR coins" and "Catalog of modern coins of Russia", according to which the price for 1 ruble of 1997 can be determined with greater accuracy.

The easiest way to sell a valuable copy in Moscow. This can be done at the "Numismatist" store on Taganka and on the "Taganskaya tolkuchke", located nearby. Another way - specialized forums, where you can not only communicate, but also put up for sale. To do this, after registration you need to carefully describe the product - 1 ruble in 1997. The photo should be qualitative and prove that the coin offered is the one with the "wide edging".

Sale through auctions

Today there are a lot of different numismatic and antique portals. The most famous of them - "Russian Coin", "Numismatist", the auction house "Gelos". These companies are regularly held auctions, which can expose the available on hand rarity. First of all, you need to describe and photograph the coin to send the request by e-mail. If the proposed copy is of interest, the company can directly buy it out or auction it. The above companies have real offices in Moscow, which makes the deal more convenient.

In addition, you can find several more sites, including online auctions of rare coins. As an example, you can bring the St. Petersburg company "Conros", the Auction House "Rare Coins" and others.

Thus, some Russian coins may be of interest to numismatists, and therefore have a special value.