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

Money has entered people's lives for a long time. So long ago that they have ceased to be only a medium of exchange, but have themselves become a thing that is bought and sold. Metal money - coins - are especially valued among collectors.

The value of a coin among people who are fond of collecting coins is determined not only by the material from which it is made, but also by its appearance, as well as the number of copies. Thus, a copper moment, which is very rare, can cost several times more than a gold one of similar weight, but mass-produced.

There are a large number of coins that are worth a fortune, it makes no sense to talk about all of them.

Let's analyze the 10 most expensive coins in the world:

1. The most expensive coin in the world today received a romantic name "Loose hair". In fact, this is a dollar, cast in silver, having on one side the image of a girl with flowing hair (in fact, the name comes from there). This thing is far from the oldest of the metal coins, but it is valued more than anyone else. The highest price that was assigned for one copy - 7 850 thousand dollars.

2. In second place according to numismatists is Double-headed Eagle of Saint-Gaudens which was made of gold. The maximum value of the Eagle has reached the level of 7 million dollars. It was released back in 1933, which is not so long ago when compared to other vintage moments. The meaning of this coin is very symbolic, it was issued as a symbol of the fight against the global interdependent economy.

Double-headed Eagle of Saint-Gaudens: photo

3. Third in value, its maximum price was 6 million 800 thousand dollars, is Double Leopard, her other name is Edward III(on one of the sides, by the way, if the image of a royal person). The original face value of this coin was only 6 shillings.

Coin Double Leopard (Edward III): photo

4. Little Silver Dollar, which was minted from silver back in 1834. The value of this coin, when it was last bought, was just over $4 million. A very interesting story is associated with this instance. The small Silver Dollar was part of the collection of the King of Siam, who was fond of numismatics. Then the entire collection was sold.

Small silver dollar: photo

5. If the previous version was a small silver coin, then the fifth most expensive number is a round piece of gold of a rather large size and weight. Queen Elizabeth II. This expensive rarity has such a name, it weighs a little more than a hundred kilograms of pure noble metal. The profile of the queen, after whom this giant money is named, is depicted on one side. The other side is decorated with a maple leaf. It is he who is the symbol of Canada. The face value of this coin is $1 million. This rarity was last sold for 4 million dollars a little less than the Little Silver Dollar.

Coin Queen Elizabeth II: photo

6. Ranked sixth in terms of maximum value - Silver Dollar I class. Her price slightly short of $4 million. So although it is expensive, it cannot be called old. This coin is also known for being part of the famous Kweller collection.

7. In the next place in terms of cost is an instance called Head of Liberty. On one of its sides, the profile of a woman is depicted, and the year of minting 1913 is indicated there. This coin is unique for the following reasons:

• it was minted in 1913 without the knowledge of the United States Mint.
• the number of coins was very limited, which only gave each of them a value among lovers of these things.
• the original denomination of the Liberty Head was only 5 cents.

Coin Head of Liberty: photo

The last time one of the Goals minted in 1913 was sold at a price of 3 700 thousand dollars. This coin, in view of its low denomination and a small batch of issue, has not been preserved in the best possible condition. However, if one day a copy of the Head of Liberty is found and put up for sale, which is in excellent condition, then its cost, according to experts, can reach 20 million.

8. Also in the list of expensive coins were jewelry Ephraim Brasher. This master minted coins from silver and gold, he also wanted to do coinage from copper. Value from the world of numismatists has Golden Doubloon, on which the initials of the master EB are present. The value of such a coin can reach $3 million.

Gold doubloon Brasher: photo

9. The list of expensive coins also includes ancient money from the Middle East, specifically from Saudi Arabia, golden dinar. This copy is associated with one of the caliphs, namely with his pilgrimage. "Dinar Hashimi" last sold for 1 million dollars.

Gold dinar Hashimi: photo

10. At the very last place in the top ten is coin dedicated to Pedro I(his image is on the coin), who founded the Brazilian Empire. Actually in Brazil it was minted. The last time they gave her away 138 thousand dollars.

Coin of Pedro I: photo

The most expensive coins of Russia

If we talk about the most expensive Russian coins, then this list includes:

1. A square copper kopeck minted in 1726. To date, 10 surviving specimens are known. The coin was last sold for 2 million rubles;

Square copper penny of 1726: photo

2. Ruble 1730 Anna with a chain, which was minted during the short reign of Empress Anna Ioannovna. To date, 3 copies are known, having a cost of about 22 million rubles each;

Ruble 1730 Anna with a chain: photo

3. 20 rubles, issued in 1755, which were last purchased for one and a half million rubles. Only two such coins are known;

Coin 20 rubles 1755: photo

4. Konstantinovsky ruble, issued in 1825, which was most likely minted in anticipation of the coronation of the brother of Alexander I, who was the second son of Emperor Paul. Constantine did not become emperor. As the issue of a coin with his image did not become massive. To date, two copies are known, the cost of which, according to experts, is 1 00 thousand dollars(of each);

Konstantinovsky ruble of 1825: photo

5. Platinum 3 rubles issued under Nicholas I in. period from 1829 to 1845. Depending on the year of issue, the value of such rubles varies from 3 to 4.65 million rubles.

Platinum 3 rubles of Nicholas I: photo

See also the video of the TOP 10 most expensive coins in the world:

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A numismatist who is seriously interested in collecting coins is certainly interested in their history, as well as the most expensive, rare, and largest in the history of numismatics. The most expensive coins of Russia can be found in our article.

Whoever underestimates the wisdom of "A penny saves a ruble" is very much mistaken! Protects, and how! And there are at least three reasons for this:

• first of all, money has its own energy and is able to accumulate, multiply - not from scratch, but from a penny for sure;
• the ruble exchange rate, as well as the true weight of a penny on the market, are different at different times, but the proverb does not become outdated - it still works;
• The numismatic value of a modest penny can be much higher than its face value.

On our website you can familiarize yourself with, in which you will also find interesting representatives from the world of numismatics.

Uninitiated people often think that only “deep antiquity” coins that were in circulation many centuries ago and therefore rarely found on the market can be valued dearly. Indeed, there are several listings in this category that are hunted by collectors. But in this article we will talk about the most valuable coins of modern Russia. Among them, for obvious reasons, coins made of precious metals claim the palm. Their cost is estimated in millions of rubles. In general, the following factors influence the numismatic significance of modern gold coins:

• the quality of the gold from which they are made;
• coin sizes, thickness and weight;
• the degree of complexity and painstaking work of designers, technologists and medalists;
• volume of circulation of collectible metal money;
• beauty and design themes.

The latter does not directly determine the price of money so clearly, but attracts the attention of buyers, for whom gold coins of 1997-2014 are the most affordable. Their declared cost is 1000 rubles, and the actual cost is 250 thousand. The quality of the metal is excellent - 999th test. This gold weighs 155.5 grams, or 5 ounces. The coins are quite large in thickness - 6 mm and have a diameter of 50 mm. For all the time they were produced 17 types. The circulation is quite large for this category of precious coins - about 500 pieces. However, their design, according to experts and the opinion of ordinary people, can be considered highly artistic, as well as the quality of coinage. Therefore, it turns out that with the relative availability of these valuable specimens, they gain weight at auctions and attract close attention. So the above price actually increases significantly. Judge for yourself:

• issued in 1997-2009, metal money with a circulation of 250 copies. increased in price to 500-800 thousand rubles;
• later coins, which have been issued since 2010, are not so expensive due to a larger circulation of 500 pieces, but they are also well valued - at 350-400 thousand rubles.

All this unites them with "highly denominated" gold coins, which are also called "kilograms". This is another level of numismatics. We advise you to watch the video: the most expensive coins of Russia.

The most expensive coins of Russia by variety

We are talking about a whole group of gold banknotes, which declare themselves primarily with a powerful weight - from one kilogram to five. They are made as status signs, demonstrating the capabilities and ambitions of the Mint. They can be used to judge the technological resources of the yard, and their function is to promote the position of their enterprise in the world market.

From 1996 to the year 2002, these coins were published periodically, then their annual issue was adjusted. Here is a list of modern Russian gold "heavyweights":

• the largest and most expensive gold coin with a face value of 50,000 rubles with a numismatic price of 8 million rubles, made in St. Petersburg for the 150th anniversary of the Bank of Russia;
• a polar bear and an Amur tiger from the Save Our World series with a face value of 10,000 rubles and a collectible price of 1.5 million rubles;
• Sochi Olympic coins "Matsesta" and "Prometheus" (the latter was named the coin of the year at Coins-2014 - an international exhibition of numismatic values);
• 4 coins of 25,000 rubles, the issue of which was launched in 2008 and which was dedicated to significant events - the 190th anniversary of the State Sign, the history of money circulation in Russia, the 200th anniversary of Russia's victory in the Great Patriotic War against Napoleon in 1812 and the victorious one for Russia Olympics 2014 in Sochi. The circulation of such coins is not large, but the size of each copy is impressive: 3 kg of weight, 120 mm in diameter and thickness - 16 mm. The price of such a metal reaches almost 5 million rubles.

The largest coin of Russia

The largest and heaviest coin of modern Russia is, of course, 50,000 rubles, issued on February 1, 2010 and dedicated to the one hundred and fiftieth anniversary of the Central Bank of Russia. This luxurious money came out with a circulation of only 50 copies, is made of pure gold and weighs no less than 5 kilos. You can learn more about this beauty in another article dedicated to the most expensive commemorative coins of Russia.

Prior to this, the largest was a coin of 25,000 rubles, also minted in a circulation of 50 units and dedicated to the 190th anniversary of Goznak. Her weight was 3,017 grams, and the release date was August 11, 2008.

The smallest coin in Russia

In 1700, even under the great Peter the Great, a rare change was issued, the denomination of which was only one-eighth of a penny, or a quarter of the money, or half a penny. Its circulation was very small, and copper became the metal for minting.

The largest coin of the Russian Empire, the USSR and the Russian Federation

If we consider the largest means of payment of mass production (not commemorative and not investment), then the means of payment of the maximum denomination are bimetallic 100 rubles, issued in 1992 and copper-nickel 100 rubles, minted in 1993.

The heaviest coins of Russia

To date, the heaviest is the same five-kilogram gold disc, which we have already described above.

Prior to this, the palm was behind the commemorative silver coin of the 900th test, which was put into circulation on November 22, 1999 and was dedicated to the 275th anniversary of the SPMD (St. Petersburg Mint). It was issued in a circulation of 150 copies, the face value was 200 rubles, and the total weight was 3,342 grams.

A little later, other 200-ruble coins were issued - 300 copies of silver 900 and 200 copies minted from precious metal 925.

As for means of payment made of metal from the times of the Russian Empire, a square copper plate with a value of only 1 ruble, but weighing 1,638 grams, became famous for its weight. The size of such a square was 188x188 mm, and the thickness was 0.5 cm. It was called the Ruble of Catherine the First, it was minted in 1725-1726 by order of Peter I, who had already died by that time, and today this weighty money is one of the rarest coins in Russia . The denomination is indicated in the center of the square, and the coats of arms of the Russian Empire are depicted at the four corners. In the central part, the inscription “Price Ruble. Yekaterinburg. 1725." Today, the cost of such a rarity is more than 100 thousand in US currency.

The heaviest penny in the history of the country

In the same years when the heaviest ruble was issued, the most significant nickel was minted in the literal sense of the word. This happened in 1725-1727, and the weight of a five-kopeck coin was 81.9 grams. It also had a square shape measuring 4.5x4.5 cm and was regularly minted at the Platov Dvor in Yekaterinburg.

A few years ago, the most expensive coin in Russia was the famous Konstantinovsky ruble, which was sold for 550 thousand US dollars at the famous Markov auction in New York. The history of this coin is very interesting. After the death of Tsar Alexander the First, the managers of the mints considered that the younger brother of the Tsar, Konstantin Pavlovich, would ascend the throne and hurried to release several rarities with his image. But in fact, Nicholas I became the Russian emperor, so Konstantinovsky rubles very quickly disappeared from circulation.

A little earlier, the Reihevsky poltina "walked" among the leaders - for this trial coin, minted in honor of the twenty-year stay on the throne of Nicholas I in 1845, the buyer paid 350 thousand US dollars.

Since 2007 officially the most expensive coin sold at auction is "Anna with a chain"- This is a trial ruble minted in 1730, issued during the time of Anna Ioannovna. The auction was held in August 2007 by Coins and Medals with the support of the Russian Numismatic House, starting the price was 15,000,000 rubles(at that time the amount in US dollars was equal to 629 thousand), and in fact the sale price was 15.5 million rubles, which was an absolute record for Russian coins.

Interestingly, just a few years earlier, the exact same "Anna with a chain" went up for auction for only $200,000.

Rating of the most valuable coins of Modern Russia

Place	Banknote denomination	Year of issue	Approximate price, rub.
	2 ruble
	1 ruble
	1 ruble
	2 ruble
	1 ruble
	5 ruble
	2 ruble with the image of Gagarin

The rarest coins of tsarist Russia

Although during the existence of Rus' many rare specimens have accumulated, single means of payment of the tsarist period are especially interesting. These include:

1. The already mentioned Konstantinovsky ruble,
2. The famous Burgundy sign, minted in 1705, which the boyars, who did not want to shave off their beards, had to pay as a duty. And although this duty aroused the quite righteous anger of the entire Russian Orthodox Church, no one dared to go against the will of the sovereign, so they either had to shave their beards or pay for their will with the Burgundy sign. The coin came out of circulation only after the death of Peter the Great, as did the duty itself, which was abolished.
3. The rarest are also “2 rubles of 1722”, which are known only in two copies that have survived to this day. They were minted from 1718 to 1785, and today one rarity is in the Hermitage, and the second is at the Smithsonian Institution in the USA.
4. Very rare and very interesting is the “trial gold ruble”, which was minted under Elizabeth the First in 1756. This miniature coin was issued very rarely and today is the dream of any numismatist.

	Banknote denomination	Year of issue	Approximate price, rub.
	1 ruble
	1 penny
	1 ruble
	20 ruble
	1 ruble
	1 ruble
	12 ruble
	1 ruble
	5 ruble
	25 ruble
	5 kopeck
	50 kopeck

Most Unique Samples

Of great interest to numismatists and historians are the so-called Russ - whole sets of coins in denominations of 5, 10 and 15 rubles, which were issued in 1895 at the end of the reign of Tsar Alexander III. Then an attempt was made to rename the Russian national currency.

Only five sets of such trial money are known., of which one occupies a place in the Historical Museum, the second - in the Hermitage, the third - in the famous Smithsonian Institution of the United States of America, the fourth - in a private museum, and copies of the fifth set found their place in various private collections.

The very first gold coins

The first means of payment made of gold appeared in Kievan Rus towards the end of the 10th century. This is a zlatnik, on the obverse of which a portrait of the Grand Duke Vladimir was minted, and on the reverse side - the face of Jesus Christ. Today, 11 such rarities are known, ten of which occupy a place of honor in various museums, and the location of the eleventh goldsmith is unknown.

The world of numismatists is filled with fascinating situations for finding rare coins, and for the most part, the reasons for collecting are inexhaustible. But it is possible that someone far from these problems can find the most expensive coins of Russia in their wallet, which contain a small or large treasure. So be careful with your money, and they will reciprocate!

I'll tell you not just about the most expensive , namely those that can be found in wallets. About rare and, therefore, expensive coins that everyone can meet when receiving change in a store, or can be found in a pile of “unnecessary” little things when sorting out their stash boxes and broken piggy banks. Agree, it is very pleasant to know that the coin costs not 5 kopecks, as it is written on it, but 15 - 20 thousand rubles. But for this you need to know which coins are expensive and how to distinguish them from other little things that are in front of you.

When examining the available coins, the general scheme of actions is as follows - since the denomination of the coin is immediately clear, therefore, first of all, we look at the year, then at the possible signs that are inherent in expensive varieties, and finally, at how the coin is executed, some coin marriages are very much appreciated by collectors. Now about all this in detail

1, 2 and 5 rubles in 2003, thousands of these coins were received for change and subsequently sold at the indicated prices.

1. The most expensive Russian coins in circulation

1, 2 and 5 rubles in 2003. In 2003, only penny denominations were minted in mass circulation. But at the St. Petersburg Mint, a small amount of 1, 2 and 5 ruble coins was made to compile annual souvenir sets. Even colorful wrapping envelopes dedicated to the 300th anniversary of Peter were printed, but for unknown reasons everything fell through. Collectors never saw them, and the delegations that came to celebrate the anniversary were left without gifts. As a result, all 15 thousand coins of each denomination were packed into bank bags and sent to the vault, where they safely lain for almost three years. And only in March 2006, ruble denominations with the date 2003 began to appear in regular money circulation, causing a shock among numismatists. After all, before that it was believed that they simply did not exist, as, for example, coins of 2001. Since then, their prices have been constantly growing, reaching now 30 thousand for 1 ruble coin and 20 thousand for 2 and 5 rubles. New coins are constantly being found, who will dig up the pod, who will receive change, but every year there are fewer and fewer of them. Maybe you'll get lucky! Watch and look for the treasured figures of 2003.

5 rubles 1999. This is a ghost coin, only 3 copies are known at the moment. Officially, the Central Bank denies that they were issued, although all three coins are indisputably genuine and made at SPMD. The only question is why and how then they got into monetary circulation, and not for remelting. At least one of those sellers who put them up for sale for 210,000 rubles. tried to convince the “numismatic public” that he got this five in a minibus. Maybe so, although you can’t say anything for the sake of an extra hundred thousand rubles. But if you believe, look ... for information: for the first two years of minting new coins in 1997 - 1998. they released so many 5 rubles that then they were not made for ten years until 2008. In 2002 they were released only for souvenir sets (if they suddenly come across - the price is 10 thousand rubles), I wrote about 2003 above. Single copies of 5 rubles of 2001 and 2006 are known, also authentic and also with a very vague history of appearance.

5 kopecks 1999. At the moment, there are only about 5 of them in the collections of numismatists; all were found among ordinary coins, more than ten years after issue. For the first time they became famous in 2013, after at one of the "flea" markets of Kemerovo, a certain granny "attached" a bag of unnecessary trifles to a local merchant. Having reviewed it, he found 5 kopecks of 1999, which were considered non-existent until that moment. The sale of the coin was carried out through the Internet forum of numismatists, the auction began with 600 thousand rubles and at the figure of 300,000 the "Wishlist" of the seller and the desire of the buyer coincided numerically.

Where did these two rarities with the date 1999 come from. Perhaps, when new stamps for 1999 were prepared at the SPMD, they were tested and finished coins of all denominations, as usual mixed with the total circulation dated 1998. And everything would be fine if The Central Bank suddenly decided not to mint these denominations in 1999. The batch of coins, on which the new stamps with three nines in the date were tested, has already been distributed to the regions, but there was no "reinforcement" in the form of the main circulation. So it is quite likely that a hundred other such nickels and piglets are still waiting in the wings, lying down in egg-pods.

Bimetallic coins of 2010 - Perm region, Chechnya, Yamalo-Nenets Autonomous Okrug. In 2010, according to the plan of the Central Bank, it was planned to issue all 10 ruble coins in the "Regions of Russia" series with a regular circulation of 10 million pieces. But interruptions in the supply of bimetallic blanks to MD violated these ideas. The minting of the Perm Territory coin stopped at the level of 200 thousand pieces. With an even smaller circulation, 100 thousand copies each, coins dedicated to the Yamalo-Nenets Autonomous Okrug and the Chechen Republic came out.

With a certain amount of luck, they can be found in circulation; nevertheless, they were issued for circulation, and most of them got there. The only question is how long they were there. In any case, you need to know their approximate cost. A dozen dedicated to the Perm region is estimated at 3,000 rubles. The most expensive coin in the selection is "Yamalo-Nenets Autonomous Okrug", its price reaches 12,000 rubles. But if you come across the "Chechen Republic" is also good, collectors buy them for 10,000 rubles. a piece.

So we looked at the coins, if you didn’t find rare combinations of year - denomination, don’t be discouraged, the fun begins - the search for varieties that are inherent only in a small part of the circulation.

1 ruble 1997 and 1998 - a wide edging, a very rare and expensive variety.

2. Expensive varieties of Russian coins. Rare variants

1 ruble 1997 and 1998 - wide edging. Among the 1 ruble coins minted in 1997, collectors are especially interested in a variety that is found only on one of the ten thousand ruble coins of this year. It can be easily identified by the edge - it is much wider than that of ordinary coins. This difference is clearly visible on the side with the face value. Part of the top right leaf is overlapped by the piping, while on most coins, the leaf only slightly touches it. But that's not all, there are two versions of the wide edging. The most common execution is in the form of a step, the price of such an instance on the numismatic market is 3 - 4 thousand rubles. The second option, with a flat wide edging, is much less common. For such a coin in good condition, you can get more than 10 thousand rubles. So do not be lazy to look through ruble coins in search of an expensive variety. A similar, but less pronounced wide edging is also found on 1998 rubles - the issue price is 6 thousand rubles

2 rubles 2001 Gagarin - without monogram. In 2001, on the occasion of the 40th anniversary of Yuri Gagarin's flight into space, a commemorative two-ruble coin was issued. Coinage was carried out at both Moscow and St. Petersburg mints. This is evidenced by the MMD and SPMD monograms placed on the side with the denomination, which is located among the leaves, slightly to the right of the number 2. But very rarely there are copies without a monogram, their price among collectors reaches 12,000 rubles. Obviously overlooked, and on one of the stamps the monogram was not applied. As a result, several tens of thousands of coins came into circulation unfinished. If you buy such a copy for your collection, be careful, there are often fakes. From ordinary Gagarin rubles, "masters" simply cut off the monogram in order to deceive numismatists.

5 kopecks 2002 and 2003- without a monogram There are rare varieties among the 5 kopeck coins of 2002 and 2003. This is due to the absence of the designation of the mint on which the coin was produced on part of the circulation. That is, the letters SP or M under the front left hoof. If you come across such a coin of 2003, its cost is 3000 rubles, patches of 2002 without a monogram are much more expensive in this place, they can be sold for 10 thousand rubles.

5 kopecks of 2002 and 2003 - without a mint designation (there is no letter M under the horse's hoof).

These are only the main and most valuable varieties, but if you are interested in delving into the topic, you can see a few more examples from what is on the site:

• 10 kopecks 2001- a raincoat with transverse folds - the price is 3000 rubles
• 50 kopecks 2003. - SPMD, the bud does not touch the five - the price is 500 rubles.
• 10 rubles 2010- the lines inside the zero touch the walls - the price is 1000 rubles.

3. Defective coins, with various types of technological defects

This refers to coins that received various defects due to a violation of production technology during the minting process, but were not rejected by the mint's control system and ended up in regular money circulation. In appearance, these are the most ordinary coins, just some kind of failure occurred during their manufacture. This does not happen often and therefore among collectors they are highly valued. The larger the defect, the more expensive.

Minted on non-standard blanks - color, size. This happens when mugs intended for a different denomination, although close, but still differ in size, and sometimes in metal, fall into the array of blanks on which coins are minted. For example, yellowish brass blanks for 50 kopecks (19.5 mm.) Are only a millimeter smaller than nickel blanks for 1 ruble. Sometimes this happens, though not often.

Here is this ruble (see below), according to the first owner of the coin, he brought it from the post office. The girl, the cashier at the counter, was very depressed that one of the rubles that she had prepared for change to the client was of a strange yellow color and somehow small. A young man standing nearby in line offered her to replace this ruble with his ten. A few days later, at a numismatic forum, this copy was sold for almost 30,000 rubles and is not a trifle and pleasant. The postwoman was rewarded ten times for her attentiveness, and the young man received a thousand times more just because he knew the “price of the issue” and understood coins. In the end, both were very pleased with themselves.

Sometimes the minting of ruble coins includes inner circles for bimetallic coins, which are much thicker than standard blanks, the price for such heavy rubles can reach 20 thousand rubles.

Double impact with image shift. Double strike is a very rare minting defect. It appears as a result of a repeated blow by the press on an already finished coin. This is possible when it is partially stuck in the stamp. When the image is re-applied, it is obtained with a certain shift, and the larger the shift, the higher the value of such a coin among collectors. In fact, at the mint, such marriages are screened out and sent for remelting. But coins, albeit with small offsets, may well slip through not very vigilant controllers. With circulations of hundreds of millions of copies, this is quite likely. The cost of coins with a strong shift can reach 15 - 20 thousand rubles. But even if there are just small defects in the minting and even a minimal shift in the image, collectors are ready to pay from a thousand rubles or more for such specimens.

Stamp split. Sooner or later, the stamps become unusable, some simply break and are replaced. Coins minted with such a stamp are of interest to collectors until it is replaced. The metal falls into the resulting crack and a sort of protruding strip is obtained on the coin. The stronger the crack on the stamp, the thicker and longer the resulting convex line, respectively, the more expensive the coin. Large and complete splits are especially valued - this is when a thick line goes from one edge of the coin and reaches the other. The collection value of such rarities exceeds 1000 rubles.

Image rotation. In case of incorrect assembly or loosening of the equipment used in the process of minting, the working stamps turn. As a result of this, the images on one side of the coin are rotated relative to the other. Small turns (up to 45 degrees) are not of particular interest, but stronger ones, for example, by 90 degrees. already make a coin ten times more expensive than face value. Particularly in demand among collectors are 180-degree turns, if you meet this, then this is at a cost of several thousand rubles.

And these are only the main variants of coin marriages in terms of occurrence, in more detail about the types and prices of marriage on coins. Of course, you can find such coins in everyday life, but keep in mind that everything is not so simple. The presence of rare and expensive varieties, among the money traffic, has led to close cooperation between numismatic dealers and cashiers, through whose hands a huge amount of coins passes. Dealers are ready to pay good money to cashiers of banks and shops for catching such rarities for them.

2 rubles 2001, "Gagarin" - without the mint's monogram.

4. How to sell such coins as expensive as possible

The answer would seem quite simple - you need to find collectors of numismatists and, if possible, avoid resellers. Where are these collectors? Here, too, so far everything is simple - on thematic forums on numismatics. I will name the most popular of them, which have sections for selling coins. Somewhere these sections are basic, somewhere related, the communication of collectors to a fairly large extent consists of mutual sales - purchases. Bidding everywhere goes in the form of free communication in the subject, whoever offers more is the buyer. So:

coins.su- "CFN" - the oldest site of all existing. The owner is a kind of brutal numismatist, on the one hand, unceremonious, and on the other, quite experienced, since he himself is a professional dealer in Soviet and Russian coins. As a result, he created one of the most reputable platforms with strict rules and a rigid rating system for participants, the possibility of running into fraud during a transaction is minimal.

forums-su.com- "Drying" - the same age as the previous resource. Actually, this is the largest Russian-language platform on the topic of phaleristics (signs - awards), but the numismatics section is presented adequately. There are almost no random visitors and everything is also quite reliable. The bidding process itself is based on an extremely simple rule, I gave my word - keep it. Its implementation is controlled by the forum moderators and violators are punished very strictly.

The sale of each of these coins began on one of the indicated forums.

coins.lave.ru- the so-called Samara Forum, this is the most visited site by numismatists. The reason for its popularity may lie in the fact that the situation there is extremely democratic. The forum is mostly aimed at selling - buying relatively ordinary coins, ranging from turnover worth 50 - 100 rubles to rarities of 100 thousand.

staraya-moneta.ru- an elite club of numismatists, although it mainly specializes in pre-revolutionary coins, but the section of modern coins is also well represented. Everything is intelligent and respectable.

But before putting up your valuable find for sale, everywhere you first need to just read the topics. See what was sold and how, rummage through the archives of topics, because you can certainly find sales of such a lot. This will help you navigate the price level. If this is not for you, then at least keep in mind - with direct sales from hand to hand, you will most likely fall into a reseller. He will not give more than half the price, he also needs to earn money on you.

Further, pure theory, about the really most expensive coins of Russia, but such specimens at a price of hundreds of thousands of rubles and higher are no longer found in circulation. These are either trial copies stolen from the MD, or, well, something made according to a "special" order, in a word, unique ...

5. The most expensive coins of Russia, their value. Non-circulation editions

The reason for the release, why and for what purposes such coins were made is not known, only hypotheses can be built. Documents from the State Bank and the mints could shed light on this, but they are unlikely to ever be disclosed. It is completely unrealistic to meet these coins in circulation, they are known only in the amount of a few pieces. In terms of design, they are no different from ordinary circulation coins, only unusual combinations of denomination, year of issue and the mint's monogram make them unique.

The most expensive 5 ruble coins of 1999 and 2006. The real price may be several times higher than indicated above.

5 kopecks and 5 rubles 1999. In 1999, SPMD minted 5 kopecks and 5 rubles. The circulation of coins remains a mystery to this day. Numismatist experts confirmed the authenticity of only three copies with a face value of 5 rubles and one 5 kopeck coin. Their appearance more than ten years after the date indicated on the coins made a splash in numismatic circles.

In 2009, a lot of 5 rubles of 1999 was put up for auction. The starting price for the auction was announced at 210,000 rubles. But none of the collectors dared to participate in the auction, fearing the appearance, after some time, of several more such coins, and as a result, a sharp drop in prices. It should be noted that to date, their known number has not increased. We can say that 5 kopecks and 5 rubles of 1999 confidently occupy the leading position of one of the most rare and expensive coins of modern Russia

50 kopecks, 1, 2 and 5 rubles 2001 Four coins about which there are more rumors and conjectures than real facts in the network. Only one thing is indisputable, that they were minted in 2001 at the Moscow Mint.

About existence 50 kopecks 2001 became known somewhat earlier than other coins of this year. She, one might say, is more promoted as a rarity, and therefore often becomes the object of attention of fake manufacturers. Yes, and the value of this coin declared in some catalogs at 100 thousand rubles also contributed to this. In general, fifty dollars of 2001, 2004 and 2007 are very similar to each other, and all fakes are usually made by re-engraving coins of the fourth and seventh years. Still, there are a number of differences that should be taken into account when determining the authenticity of the sample. In 2004, the font for writing the letter was slightly changed - I. The beveled stick acquired peculiar and clearly visible shelves at the top and bottom of the letter, the original 50 kopecks of 2001 do not have such shelves. Also, the 4 in 1 engraving can be recognized by the position and design of the unit in the designation of the year. Converted from the four, it will look, unlike the original, on the other side of the dragon's paw. Well, 2007 is easily recognized in a fake with a magnet, since it has a magnetizable steel base. The 2001 coins were made of non-magnetic brass.

1 ruble 2001 came into the field of view of collectors almost simultaneously with 50 kopecks. the same year. For a long time, this pair remained a permanent "legend of modern numismatics", as about other rarities now known (5 kopecks and 5 rubles in 1999, 2 and 5 rubles in 2001, 1, 2 and 5 rubles in 2003 MMD) was not yet known. 2 rubles 2001- this is another mystery coin, known in single copies. 5 rubles 2001 first "lit up" in 2014. First, her photographs were posted on the Internet on one of the forums. A little later, reputable numismatic experts, having looked at it "live", confirmed the authenticity of the coin. It is not yet possible to name the exact value of the coins of 2001, since there were no public auction sales, but it can be assumed that the price for each of them is more than 150 - 200 thousand rubles.

1, 2 and 5 rubles 2003 MMD. In 2003, ruble denominations were minted on the SPMD to a limited extent to form collector's annual sets (15,000 pieces each). But for some reason, instead of souvenir sets, all these coins were sent to the usual money circulation. And only in 2013, information appeared that there were 1, 2 and 5 rubles of 2003 made at the Moscow Mint, single copies of which ended up with collectors.

The fate of another mystery coin is very similar - 5 rubles 2006. For the first time, her photos were shown only in 2012 at one of the numismatic forums.

Coins of regular mint SPMD 2011 and 2012 In 2011 in St. Petersburg. The Mint produced only commemorative coins. So, initially, the news of the existence of a complete line of all denominations for regular circulation of the SPMD monogram was met with distrust, but they exist, however, in the amount of only a few copies. In some directories, this selection was immediately estimated at 1.5 million rubles, i.e. at the already “familiar” price of 150-200 thousand rubles for each coin known in piece design. In 2012, similar coins with the SPMD monogram appeared again, but without 1 and 5 kopecks, so when buying a set in 2012, you can try to meet only 1 million rubles.

6. Speculative issues imitating expensive coins

The Mint today is a high-tech and sensitive enterprise engaged in minting coins by order of the State Bank. Workers, in order to get into and out of production, go through several stages of inspection. This largely eliminates the illegal removal of money by employees. But the desire to get rich quickly pushes some people to all sorts of tricks. It makes no sense to take out ordinary coins, which cannot be said about rare coin marriages and exclusive home-made coins. The demand for which among numismatists gives rise to bouts of "creativity" among unscrupulous masters of the mint.

Craftsmen mainly work in three areas:

- A rare technological defect and its imitation. The most textured type of marriage, moreover, quite easy when artificially imitating it, is the implementation of several strokes with a stamp on one workpiece, and preferably with a “beautiful” shift. At one of the auctions, a copy was sold, where supposedly the stamp "accidentally" walked over one blank five times (!) But the most demanded among numismatists is image shifts at the second blow, and not just a little, but “from the heart” by 30-40 percent (as soon as they don’t knock off their fingers ...) what is obtained at the output, then they sell 10 - 15 thousand for one product.

- Crossroads. Non-standard combinations of images on the front and back sides. In the good old days, this really happened, especially with 3 and 20 kopeck stamps, which are close in diameter. Now coins do not have such close diameters, so manufacturers have to fantasize to the fullest, collecting and combining various unnatural combinations. One side is from 10 kopecks, the other is from a ruble coin, a stamp for 50 kopecks is combined with equipment for minting 2 rubles. 2 rubles 50 kopecks And of course, it is not uncommon for “special” minting to be done in such a way that one coin has two obverse or two reverse sides.

- Third the direction of "creativity" is chasing on non-typical blanks. Allegedly experimental coinage of the mint, etc. In the collections of numismatists there are bimetallic 10, 50 kopecks 2015 and rubles 2014 - 2015, but not one reference book contains information about the production of such a coin. How did she get out of the mint? Everything is also worked out and put on stream, numismatic dealers, for a certain fee, order from workers to mint and take such coins out of the walls of the MD. Having paid several thousand per copy, they later try to sell them several times more expensive to gullible numismatists.

All this is a kind of counterfeiting and should (?) be prosecuted. Real collectors need to somehow learn to intuitively distinguish these products from the real varieties and natural coin marriages, which were described above.

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

Coin Science

Previously, it was hard to think that ordinary coins, not even made of silver, could cost so much because of the banal mistake of the master and the creation of the only “defective” coin, for which collectors are ready to shell out thousands of rubles.

At present, there is a whole science that studies valuable and rare Russian coins - this is numismatics. It affects the technique of their manufacture, draws a parallel between the banknotes of different countries in order to find distinctive features. Every day the coins are growing in value, some of them are worth a fortune.

Coins "remake"

There is also the concept of "remake coin". In this case, everything is simple - this is a coin created according to the prototype of the rarest coin of the 19th century. The minting of such coins was carried out using a genuine or specially made stamp for this purpose. In order not to confuse the original from the remake, special marks were made on the stamp, sometimes invisible to the naked eye, but known to the creators. Among the brightest examples of a remake, a gold coin should be singled out, which was called the Sower and is among those included in the list of Expensive Coins of Russia. The value of this currency is constantly increasing day by day.

Trial coins

These are ordinary coins, also intended for everyday use, but due to certain situations, they never came out. After the creation of such money, the ruler issued a verdict on whether they should be used or banned in circulation due to too large a form or expensive material, unprofitable. Basically, they were melted down again, but there are other options for the development of events. For example, several coins were hidden or lost. Now such rare coins are worth unimaginable amounts and are of high value to collectors.

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

Konstantinovsky ruble

The real price beats all conceivable and unthinkable records, it even turned out to be more than the cost of the “Ruble of Constantine”. It was sold at the Markov auction for only 550 thousand dollars. The starting price was 350 thousand dollars, that is how much money was paid for a coin called the Reich Poltina, which ranks among the 10 most expensive coins in Russia, minted in 1845.

Now the coin with the image of Anna Ioannovna has survived only in two copies, one of which is in the famous Hermitage, the second was purchased for a private collection at an auction for one and a half million pounds sterling!

The Konstantinovsky ruble belongs to the category "Expensive commemorative coins of Russia" and has an interesting mystical history. Its value lies in the fact that on the territory of Russia there never existed a ruler whose name was Constantine, and historians had to work hard to understand in whose honor such a coin was issued. The top most expensive Russian coins include this amazing piece.

There was a hypothesis that it got its name due to an error during minting. However, the most reliable version is still considered that this monetary unit was created for the alleged and carefully planned coronation of Konstantin Pavlovich, the Tsarevich, who refused to rule the country in favor of his brother, Nicholas I.

He abdicated in 1819. This fact was silent for a long time and was known only to the most dear people. Alexander I during his reign issued a document that was kept secret and was to be revealed only after he died. As it turned out, it was about Nicholas.

And so the tsar dies, Nikolai and all the servants swear allegiance to Constantine, but for a long time the country was in an unpredictable state. After these events, Alexander's manifesto was printed out and surprised everyone very much, but, despite this, the mint unfolded the minting of coins, which depicted Constantine.

Soon everything changed, Nikolai, as his father had bequeathed, became king, and the mint was forced to quickly get rid of probes, because they were dear to Russia, issued in the amount of six pieces. Now two of them have found their home in Russian museums, one is in the American Institute, the rest were bought by private collectors.

Coin of Peter, or Polish thaler

The banknote of 1 ruble denomination, minted back in 1705 by order of Tsar Peter I, also has a high value. According to its external data, it was very similar to the thaler of Poland, which was produced in 1630. The value of this money lies in the fact that during the creation the master made a mistake in the date. In this regard, the value of the coin turned out to be so high. It is worth considering that analogues issued at the same time are estimated by collectors and specialists at only 400,000 rubles, but the cost of the most expensive Russian coin of that period, paradoxically, amounted to 1,500,000 rubles, given the marriage of the performer.

Trial ruble issued in 1801

It should be noted very interesting information: 1801 was a quiet and peaceful year, so the issue 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, these, in turn, are also remakes, the minting of which was carried out using new and modified stamps.

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

1839, or 1.5 rubles of that time

This coin was created as a commemorative coin in connection with the construction of a chapel-monument located in the district. It has an imperial portrait imprinted, which is illuminated by the sun's rays. This coin is valued at $70,000.

Coins made of platinum and gold

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

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

World War I and money circulation

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

The First World War was going on, in connection with which the empire suffered from huge losses, there was a shortage of valuable raw materials and labor. A decree was issued on changes in the monetary system, in which it was about reducing the weight of coins made from copper, since these were expensive and had to be melted down.

The impending revolution prevented the implementation of the plan, but partially trial copies were still minted. How many of them were actually made, no one knows even now, there is no reliable information.

In Leningrad in 1925, similar coins were created in order to sell them to collectors, now they are of great value and rarity. There is another coin that is in demand among collectors, this is a coin of fifty kopecks, created in 1929. The most expensive ones are still produced today, but their price is not as high as those that were minted in tsarist times.

But, even considering this fact, this coin does not lose its value. Only one copy has survived to our times, which was in a private collection for a long time, but was sold for a fabulous sum. At the same time, the cost of one of the most expensive coins of Russia was set at 10,000,000 rubles. The amount is very telling.

The cost of the most expensive Russian coin

However, the most expensive Russian coin should be considered "Elizabeth Gold", the cost of which is 77,409,790 rubles! A distinctive feature is that this coin is melted from real gold with an engraved image of Queen Catherine. The reverse adorns five coats of arms of such cities as Astrakhan, Kazan, Siberia, Moscow, and the central part is occupied by the national one.

This coin is considered a trial coin and was issued back in 1755 with a face value of 20 rubles. It 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 items, one is kept in the Hermitage, the second belongs to a private collector.

Coins and man

Many centuries have passed, but despite this, collectors and scientists are concerned about which coin is considered the most expensive and valuable. A person always strives for self-knowledge, self-improvement and, acquiring an expensive next coin, he does not worry that tomorrow it will depreciate and cost a penny, since supply always creates demand ...

Coins have a complicated history, some can lie in the ground for a long time, while others, on the contrary, are in the safes of the owners or gold vaults, but, sadly, not all will cost a fortune. It is important to remember that the value of the coins will largely depend on the condition in which they are: the more often you pick them up, the faster they are overwritten. Therefore, such relics should be stored in special boxes or under glass so that their value and value do not decrease.

So, to summarize all of the above.

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

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

The most expensive coin of modern Russia will be presented at the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum. With a face value of 50 thousand rubles, its value is estimated at 50 million, and such a coin weighs as much as 5 kilograms. After the end of the exhibition, a rare exhibit will be sold to a private collection.

Circulation - 15 copies

The coin, surpassing all others in value, was issued by the St. Petersburg Mint by order of Sberbank in 2016 and is dedicated to the 175th anniversary of the savings business in Russia. It is made of 999 gold. Its diameter is 130 mm (13 centimeters), while it weighs 5 kilograms.

The coin reaches 13 centimeters in diameter and weighs 5 kilograms. Photo: AiF / Veronika Takmovtseva

The coin is issued according to the date by which it was issued. So, on the reverse there are fragments of engravings, propaganda and advertising posters, reflecting different stages of the development of the savings business in Russia. For example, a fragment of an engraving depicting the building of the Board of Trustees of the Moscow Orphanage on Solyanka Street in the capital. This house is known for the fact that it was here that the first Moscow savings bank was opened. There are also inscriptions along the circumference: at the top - "Savings business in Russia", at the bottom - "175 years".

The circulation of the rarity is only 15 copies.

Investment or collection?

From June 1 to June 3, the coin will be put up for sale at the Expoforum. The price is 50 million rubles. Employees of the Coin Boutique hope that there will be buyers for an expensive item.

“Our coins are in demand,” said Inna Andreeva, head of the sales center. - This year alone, we have sold more than 5,000 coins for a total of 27 million. The closest “sister” of our golden beauty is also in demand: the second most expensive coin weighs 1 kilogram, has a face value of 10 thousand rubles and costs 10 million. There are already 30 such coins in private collections of connoisseurs.”

The value of the coin is 50 million rubles. Photo: AiF / Veronika Takmovtseva Buying such rarities is more a love of art than an investment. However, there are also investment coins, which differ from collection coins in the absence of VAT. Recently, one of the clients immediately purchased 1.5 thousand gold "Georgiev Pobedonostsev" with a face value of 50 rubles.

By the way, boutique regulars are not always millionaires. After all, the cost of coins here starts from 2 thousand rubles.

“More than 600 types of precious coins are simultaneously presented in the exposition of the Coin Boutique,” ​​explains Oleg Golubentsev, Deputy Chairman of the North-Western Bank of Sberbank. - The main demand among buyers is commemorative silver coins, which are most often purchased for gifts to colleagues and relatives. Coins of collectible thematic series are popular - cities, animals, floristry.

"Double Eagle"

The most expensive coin in the world is the gold "double eagle" of Saint-Godan. In 1933, 445,000 double eagle gold coins were minted. At this time, President Franklin Roosevelt decided to reform the American "gold standard" monetary system and ordered the destruction of all gold coins. However, a few "double eagles" survived. The fate of the "survivors" was closely monitored by the secret service of the US Department of the Treasury. After some time, the noise around the coins subsided, and already in 2002, Saint-Godan's gold "double eagle" was bought for $ 7,590,020 and became the most expensive coin in the world.

The exposition of the Coin Boutique contains more than 600 types of precious coins. Photo: AiF / Veronika Takmovtseva