Russia, Nicholas II era 1904 SPB-AR gold 5 Roubles, better year; attractive UNC

Description Russia 1904 gold 5 Roubles (SPB-AR), Nicholas II era scarce smaller mintage year. Nicely toned UNCIRCULATED specimen with original luster remaining. FREE SHIPPING WITHIN THE U.S. FOR THIS ITEM This gold 5 Roubles specimen was struck at the St. Petersburg mint in 1904. The coin is about 4.3 grams, about 18.5 mm in diameter; “square rope” pattern with mint master’s initials AP on the rim. Scarce Uncirculated condition with original mint luster; a few typical bag marks are noted for accuracy. A relatively smaller mintage year – 2 million were stuck in 1904 – which was actually a comparatively small number for Russia at the time. Add periodical mass meltings of gold coins of any kind during the two World Wars, the Russian Civil War, and a repressive Soviet regime, and it becomes apparent why the Imperial Russian coins are so hard to find in any condition these days. A number of the surviving specimens of any given year is probably less than 1/10 of their original mintages. Not cleaned; these are the actual photos. This Russia 1904 gold 5 Roubles coin is guaranteed to be genuine or your money back. This issue is hard to find in better condition; don’t miss your chance to add it to your collection! I have a few more Imperial Russian coins, world coins, as well as medals, tokens, badges, and military decorations in this store available for immediate purchase; please take a look at similar listings within our Coins & Paper Money or militaria sections. Argocoins accepts all major credit cards and payments via PayPal as forms of payment. Please email me at [email protected] if you would like to make a credit card purchase over the phone. Old-fashioned checks and money orders will work as well; please take a look at the Payments section within our Terms and Conditions for additional details. Follow me on Facebook @argoman400BC to keep an eye on the latest additions and promotions. FREE SHIPPING WITHIN THE U.S. FOR THIS ITEM International shipping for this item will require delivery via secure Registered International Mail ($36 to most countries) on our “ship-to” list.