RUSSIAN IMPERIAL 5 RUBLE 1846 GOLD COIN NICHOLAS I X/F Start Price USD 1,699.00 Current Price USD 1,699.00 Time Left - Bid Count 0 Buy It Now Price - Reserve Price - Start Time Thursday, July 10, 2008 End Time Sunday, July 20, 2008 Location Victoria See more about 'RUSSIAN IMPERIAL 5 RUBLE 1846 GOLD COIN NICHOLAS I X/F ' Description THIS IS ORIGINAL RARE RUSSIAN 5 RUBLES GOLD COIN IN (EXTRA FINE) CONDITION (see the pictures)!!!5 RUBLES OF NICOLAS I AND YEAR IN CIRCLE ON THE FRONT AND DOUBLE HEADED EAGLE ON THE REVERSE. WELL STRUCK COIN WITH ORIGINAL MINT LUSTER. GOLD .900 , WEIGHT (6,53 gr) , DIAMETER 22,68 mmOVERALL APPEARANCE IN STUNNING FOR THIS YEAR ISSUE ! SOME NUMISMATIC DEALERS ESTIMATE THAT NGC GRADE WOULD BE AROUND(MS63) OR HIGHER!!Nicholas I was born on May 25, 1796, in Gatchina near St. Petersburg, the third son of Emperor Paul I.Not considered likely to succeed to the throne, he received an education in military engineering. In the 1820s, he held the post of inspector general of the army's engineers. He also became Commander of the First Guards Division.Nicholas died on February 18, 1855. Many researchers believe he poisoned himself after receiving news of the defeat of Russian forces at Evpatoria. He was buried in the Cathedral of the St. Peter and St. Paul Fortress in St. Petersburg. Emperor and Autocrat of All the Russias Reign December 1, 1825–March 2, 1855 Coronation September 3, 1826 Born 6 July 1796(1796-07-06) Birthplace Gatchina Died March 2, 1855 (aged 58) Place of death Saint PetersburgBID WITH CONFIDENCE! CONTACT ME IF YOU HAVE ANY REASONABLE OFFERS AS BUY IT NOW!GUARANTEED GENUINE COIN OR YOUR MONEY BACK !!!CONTACT ME IF YOU NEED SOME MORE PICTURES!!!BUYERS WITH 0-1 FEEDBACK CONTACT ME PRIOR BIDDING!!REMEMBER!! TO WATCH THE COIN IS GOOD, TO BUY IT FOR YOUR COLLECTION IS MUCH BETTER!! Place a Bid!