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St Petersburg Mint · Russia
Russian Nicholas II 10 Ruble Gold
0.2489 troy oz — 90% Gold, 10% Coppergolddiscontinued
Imperial Russian gold coin featuring Tsar Nicholas II. Contains 7.74g fine gold. The Soviet Chervonets was modeled on these same specifications.
Physical Specifications
| Mass | 8.603 g |
| Troy Ounces | 0.2489 oz |
| Diameter | 22.6 mm |
| Thickness | 1.6 mm |
| Edge | reeded |
| Purity | 90% Gold, 10% Copper |
| Fineness | 0.9 |
| Density | 17.2 g/cm³ |
| Face Value | 10 RUB |
| Series | Imperial Ruble |
| First Minted | 1898 |
Authentication Reference
Use these values to verify an authentic Russian Nicholas II 10 Ruble Gold. All tests can be performed with a digital scale, callipers, and the EON ping tester.
Weight
8.603grams
Use a 0.001 g digital scale. Calibrate first with a known object (a €2 coin = 8.50g).
Dimensions
Diameter22.6mm
Thickness1.6mm
Use plastic callipers (not steel — avoid scratching). Or use the camera tool with a bank card as reference (ISO 7810: 85.60mm × 53.98mm).