5 Roubles 1888 (АГ) "Portrait with a short beard". "A.G." cropped neck (Russia, Alexander III)
Variety: "A.G." cropped neck
Photo by: Rare Coins
Specification
- MetalGold (0,9)
- Weight6,45 g
- Pure gold (0,1866 oz) 5,805 g
- Diameter21,3 mm
- EdgeInscription
- Aspect ratioMedallic (↑↑)
- Mintage UNC5,257,007
Description
- CountryRussia
- PeriodAlexander III
- Denomination5 Roubles
- Year1888
- RulerAlexander III (Emperor of Russia)
- MintSaint Petersburg
- PurposeCirculation


Auction prices
Find out the current coin value of the Russian 5 Roubles 1888 "Portrait with a short beard" with mark (АГ). "A.G." cropped neck. This gold coin from the times of Alexander III struck at the Saint Petersburg Mint. Wondering how much a coin like this is worth? The record price belongs to the lot 32371 sold at the Heritage Auctions auction for USD 25,850. Bidding took place August 13, 2015.
How much is the gold coin of Alexander III 5 Roubles 1888 (АГ) "Portrait with a short beard", "A.G." cropped neck?
According to the latest data as of December 5, 2025 the average price of a Gold coin 5 Roubles 1888 "Portrait with a short beard" with mark (АГ), "A.G." cropped neck is 6700 USD. The coin contains 5,805 g of pure gold, so we do not recommend selling it for less than 793,05 USD, even if it is in poor condition and has no collectible value.
Where does our service get data on the current price of the 5 Roubles 1888 "Portrait with a short beard" with mark (АГ), "A.G." cropped neck?
The information on the current value of the Russian coin 5 Roubles 1888 "Portrait with a short beard" with the letters (АГ), "A.G." cropped neck is based on actual auction sales of similar specimens. To reflect the current price level, our service monitors over 590 numismatic companies and records auction results in the coin catalog and auction archive. Please note that the exact value depends directly on the coin's condition, so the average price serves only as an approximate estimate.
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