Empire (up to 1917) Market Value
Current market statistics for Empire coins minted up to 1917 based on 26,649 listings.
What you'll usually pay
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👉 In short easy summary
High value is concentrated in 1 Rouble denominations and certified coins, with CAC certification showing a 600% increase over the median. Conversely, Bi-Metallic compositions are significantly undervalued with a -63% delta.
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Price by composition
Why? Prices vary by metal rarity, ranging from 12.93 for Bi-Metallic to 86 for Bronze.
Price by denomination
Why? Value scales with denomination, from 10 Roubles at 12.93 to 1 Rouble at 149.95.
Price by certification
Why? Professional grading adds significant premiums, from 28 for uncertified to 245 for CAC.
Price by year
Why? Older dates generally command higher premiums, with 1896 at 69.97 compared to 1912 at 19.48.
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Common questions
What is the price difference between new and used Empire coins?
The median price for new items is 140, while the used median is 29.97.
Which certification service provides the highest median value?
CAC certification has the highest median value at 245.
How does the price of a 1 Rouble coin compare to the market median?
A 1 Rouble coin has a median of 149.95, which is a 328% increase over the market median of 35.
How we got these numbers
Worked out from 200 live eBay listings (price range $7–$451, odd outliers ignored). These are asking prices, so use them as a guide. Last checked July 15, 2026.