The cost of the most expensive coin of Russia. Rare coins - photo

Money is not a luxury, but a necessity at the present time. They determine the value, they are stored, saved, used during the trade. In addition, coins act as valuable museum exhibits, and numismatists are ready to give up a fortune in order to eventually obtain a rare and unique coin in its copy , the value of which grows many times, if it is well preserved.

The Science of Coins

Earlier it was difficult to think that ordinary coins made not even from silver, can cost so much because of the banal mistake of the master and creating the only "defective" coin, for which collectors are willing to spread thousands of rubles.

At the present time, there is a whole science that deals with the study of valuable and rare Russian coins - it's a numismatics. It touches on the technique of their manufacture, draws a parallel between the banknotes of different countries in order to find distinctive features. Daily coins grow in value, some of them cost a fortune.

Coins "remake"

There is also the concept of a "new coin". In this case, everything is simple - this is a coin, created by the prototype of the rarest coin of the 19th century. The coinage of such coins was made with the help of a genuine or specially made for this purpose stamp. In order not to confuse the original with a new story, marks were made on the stamp, sometimes imperceptible to the naked eye, but known to the creators. Among the brightest examples of the new-made one should be a gold coin, which was called "The Sower" and is among the "Dear Coins of Russia" listed in the list. The value of this monetary unit increases continuously from day to day.

Trial coins

These ordinary coins, also intended for use in everyday life, but in connection with certain situations and never released. After the creation of such money, the ruler made a verdict whether they should be used or prohibited in circulation because of too much shape or expensive material, unprofitable. Basically, they were re-melted, but there are other variants of the development of events. For example, several coins were hidden or lost. Now, such rare coins are inconceivable amounts and represent a high value for collectors.

As an example of such coins, two rubles, made of silver in 1722, with the image of Peter the Great, should be indicated. In addition, there is also the Konstantinovsky ruble, which was minted in 1825, at present only about six copies of this denomination are known. Its price is three million rubles!

The Konstantinovsky ruble

The real price beats all imaginable and unthinkable records, it even turned out to be more than the value of the "Ruble of Constantine". It was sold at the Markov auction for only 550 thousand dollars. The starting price was 350 thousand dollars, so much money was paid for a coin called "Reyhivskaya Poltina", which took place among the 10 most expensive coins of Russia, minted it in 1845.

Now the coin depicting Anna Ioannovna was preserved only in two copies, one of which is in the famous Hermitage, the second was purchased in a private collection at auction for a half million pounds sterling!

Konstantinovsky ruble belongs to the category "Expensive jubilee coins of Russia", has an interesting mystical history. Its value lies in the fact that there was never a ruler in Russia who was called Constantine, and historians had to work hard to understand, in honor of whom such a coin was issued. The top most expensive coins in Russia include this amazing specimen.

There was a hypothesis that she received her name in connection with the error during the coinage. However, the most reliable version is still the version that this monetary unit was created for the supposed and carefully planned coronation of Konstantin Pavlovich, the crown prince who refused to rule the country in favor of his brother - Nikolai I.

He renounced in 1819. This fact was held back for a long time and was known only to the most native people. Alexander І during his reign issued a document that was kept secret and had to be opened only after he died. As it turned out, it was about Nikolai.

And now the tsar is dying, Nikolai and all the servants swear allegiance to Konstantin, but for a long time the country was in an unpredictable state. After these events, Alexander's manifesto was printed and very surprised everyone, but despite this, the mint unwrapped the coinage, where Constantine was portrayed.

Soon everything changed, Nicholas, as his father bequeathed, became a king, and the mint was forced to quickly get rid of the samplers, because these were expensive coins of tsarist Russia, issued in six pieces. Now two of them found their shelter in Russian museums, one is in the American Institute, the rest were bought by private collectors.

Coin of Peter, or Polish thaler

A banknote with a nominal value of 1 ruble, struck in the distant 1705 by order of Tsar Peter I, also has a high cost. According to its external data, it was very similar to the thaler of Poland, which was produced in 1630. The value of this money is that at the time of creation the master made a mistake in the date. In this regard, the value of the coin was so high. It is worth considering that the analogs released at the same time are estimated by collectors and specialists only in 400 000 rubles, but the cost of the most expensive Russian coins of that period, paradoxically, was 1,500,000 rubles, taking into account the marriage of the performer.

The trial ruble, issued in 1801

It should be noted very interesting information: 1801 was quiet and peaceful, so the production of portrait coins was temporarily stopped. It turns out that most of the banknotes that can be found in private collections are considered trial. In addition, this, in turn, also novodels, chasing which was made with the help of new and modified dies.

It should be noted that at present there is information about 7 rubles with portraits, issued in the distant 1801. They have certain differences in the reverse and obverse. One of the richest rubles of the last century was sold at a regular auction for 7.25 million rubles.

1839, or 1.5 rubles of that time

This coin was created as a memorable one in connection with the construction of a chapel-monument located in the Borodino field. It is stamped with an imperial portrait, which is illuminated by the sun's rays. This coin is estimated at $ 70,000.

Coins of platinum and gold

Platinum coins were minted in 1836, their face value was 12 rubles, there were only eleven of them. These originals are becoming more and more expensive every year.

During the laying of the foundation of the church in honor of the martyr Olga in 1907, gold coins with a total of one hundred pieces were hidden in it. The remaining nine coins were given to the distinguished guests, among whom mention should be made of Nicholas II, Alexander and the princess named Olga. It should be noted that rare expensive coins of Russia are currently being passed from hand to hand, sometimes they can be found at auction and if desired, purchased.

The First World War and the Turnover

In 1908, coins were issued in 25 rubles, now they are considered quite rare and valuable. What is noteworthy, they are made of a gold ingot, the weight of which was five kilograms. This money, Nicholas II wanted to give to all his relatives in 1908 on his next birthday as a token of respect. One of the copies managed to be sold in 2011, unfortunately, it was in terrible condition, but even despite this significant drawback, the cost of the most expensive Russian coin at that time was 1,900,000 rubles.

There was the First World War, in connection with which the empire suffered from huge losses, there was a lack of valuable raw materials and labor. There was a decree on changes in the monetary system, in which it was a question of reducing the weight of coins made from copper, since these were expensive coins of Russia, 10 rubles had to be refined.

Implemented conceived prevented the impending revolution, but partially test specimens still managed to mint. How many in fact they were made, no one knows and now, reliable information is missing.

Coins of the Soviet era

In the Leningrad Mint in 1925 such coins are created in order to sell them to collectors, now they are of great value and rarity. There is another coin, which is in demand among collectors, it is a coin of fifty cents, created in 1929. The most expensive coins of Russia are commemorative now, but their price is not so great as those that were minted in tsarist times.

But, even given this fact, this coin does not lose its value. Up to our time, only one specimen came up, which for a long time stayed in a private collection, but was sold for a fabulous amount. At the same time, the cost of one of Russia's expensive coins was set at 10,000,000 rubles. The sum is very eloquent.

The cost of the most expensive coin of Russia

However, the most-most expensive Russian coin should be considered "Elizabethan gold", the value of which is 77 409 790 rubles! A distinctive feature is that this coin is made of real gold engraved with the image of Queen Catherine. The reverse is decorated with five coats of arms of such cities as Astrakhan, Kazan, Siberia, Moscow, and the central part is occupied by the state.

This coin is considered a trial and was issued in 1755 in nominal value of 20 rubles. She was minted in St. Petersburg at the mint. The weight of the coin was 33 grams. Another trial coin was created a little earlier, in 1730, it depicts Anna Ioannovna.

Currently there are only two such precious products, one is stored in the Hermitage, the second belongs to a private collector.

Coins and people

Many centuries have passed, but despite this, collectors and scientists are concerned with the question of which coin is considered the most expensive and valuable. Man always strives for self-knowledge, self-perfection and, by buying an expensive next coin, he does not worry that tomorrow it will depreciate and will cost a penny, since supply always gives rise to demand ...

The coins have a complicated history, some can lie in the ground for a long time, while others are in the owners' safes or gold storages, but, sadly, not everyone will be worth a fortune. It is important to remember that the value of coins will largely depend on how they are in condition: the more often you take them in hand, the faster they are overwritten. Therefore, such relics should be stored in special boxes or under glass so that their value and value does not decrease.

Top most expensive coins of Russia

So, it is necessary to sum up all the above.

• The honorable 10th place is occupied by 5 kopecks, which were issued back in 1916. At the present time, the cost of such a relic is about 1.6 million rubles, and it rightfully takes its position.
• Rare coins have always been interested in numismatists. These include the 25 rubles in 1908 issue. Now their price exceeds 1.9 million rubles.
• Two million rubles is one kopeck, the year of issue is celebrated the year before last, namely, in 1726. It takes the eighth step.
• The seventh place - "Konstantinovsky ruble", it was mentioned in the article. Its price for today is more than 3 142 180 rubles.
• The sixth position is at five rubles in 1907. It is worth this little jewel, no less, and 4.35 million rubles.
• 4.65 million rubles will cost collectors buying a unique coin in 1836 with a face value of 12 rubles. She is in fifth place in our top. Its uniqueness lies in the fact that platinum is present in the composition. There were only eleven such coins. Later, a dozen other similar coins were stamping, which collectors subsequently acquired, and therefore they have no value. One of them was bought for a fabulous sum, which was mentioned above.

• 10 million rubles for a coin can lay out only a connoisseur and connoisseur of real art. So, for 50 kopecks, issued in 1929, the auction will ask for the above amount.
• On the second honorary place is 1 ruble, the year of issue is 1730. The coin was called "Anna with a chain" and costs 21,995,260 rubles.
• And the first place is given to the real relic, namely, to the Elizabethan Gold, a coin of 20 rubles, which was coined in 1755. The cost of the most expensive Russian coin is 77,409,790 rubles, which is really amazing.