Nicholas II Gold Russian Coin 5 Roubles 1898 Obverse: Nicholas II (1894-1917) left; cyrillic legend translates «Nicolas II, by the Grace of God, Emperor and Autocrat of all Russia» Reverse: Russian coat of arms the two-headed eagle and Saint George slaying the dragon.; cyrillic legend translates 5 roubles; date, 1898. Edge Lettering: Greek key-like design and initials in cyrillic Appolon Grasgov mintmaster (1883-1899) Weight: 4.2 g Ø18 mm Type created 1897, struck until 1911.