Russia – Nicholas II – 1 Rouble 1897 АГ – Silver – NGC AU53 – Attractive Original Example Description Russia – Nicholas II – 1 Rouble 1897 АГ – NGC AU53 A very attractive certified silver rouble of Emperor Nicholas II, struck in 1897 and professionally graded by NGC as AU53. Despite the numerical grade, this example presents particularly well visually, with a strong overall appearance and very clearly preserved design details. The portrait of Nicholas II remains sharp and expressive, while the reverse shows an especially attractive and detailed Imperial double-headed eagle. The smaller heraldic shields on the eagle’s wings are also clearly visible, which gives the coin a much stronger appearance than many normally encountered circulated examples of this type. The surfaces appear clean and bright, with noticeable traces of original mint lustre still visible under the light. Highlights * Original Russian Imperial silver rouble * Emperor Nicholas II * Year: 1897 * Mintmaster initials: АГ * Professionally certified by NGC * Grade: AU53 * Excellent visibility of the portrait and reverse details * Clearly defined small heraldic shields on the Imperial eagle * Attractive clean surfaces * Noticeable remaining mint lustre * Strong eye appeal for the assigned grade Specifications * Country: Russian Empire * Ruler: Nicholas II * Denomination: 1 Rouble * Year: 1897 * Mintmaster: АГ * Metal: Silver * Fineness: .900 * Weight: approx. 20 g * Diameter: approx. 33.65 mm * Certification: NGC AU53 * NGC Cert. No.: 8587828-012 This is a very appealing certified example of one of the classic silver roubles of Imperial Russia. The exact certified coin shown in the photographs is the coin offered for sale.