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This series of coins mark the waining years of the RUSSIAN EMPIRE. The first is a Coronation Ruble for Tsar: Alexander Romanov III dated 1883. The coin shows Alexander's profile with Cyrillic legend giving his title, date and location of coronation (Moscow) on the obverse side. The reverse shows Alexander crown and orb resting on a decorative cushion with the denomination in Cyrillic at the top. It was during Alexander III's reign that Vladimir Lenin's brother (also named Alexander) was tried and hanged for participating in bomb plot to kill the tsar. It was this event that radicalized Lenin in his revolutionary pursuit. The second is a Coronation Ruble for Tsar: Nikolai Romanov II dated 1896. The obverse shows Nikolai's profile with Cyrillic legend giving Nikolai's title, date and location of coronation (Moscow). The reverse shows Nikolai II's crown and orb along with scepter, sword and ribbon with the denomination in Cyrillic at the top. Nikolai reigned as the last tsar of the Russian Empire, and was the catalyst that brought about the revolution of 1917. Between the defeat suffered during the Russo-Japanese war in 1904, and Nikolai's aggressive stance during the first revolution in 1905, was the powder keg that lead to his undoing in the second revolution twelve years later. The third is a jubilee Ruble marking the 300th Anniversary of the Romanov dynasty dated 1913. The obverse shows the lesser imperial arms with the denomination written in Cyrillic and the dates 1613-1913. The reverse shows both the first tsar, Mikail Fyodorovich Romanov I (1613-1645) and Nikolai II unbeknownst at the time was the last of Romanov line. The forth is a 15 Kopek coin dated 1917. This was the last imperial issue struck before the revolution and only had only four denominations 5,10,15 and 20 kopek coins the 5 kopek coin being the rarest. Nikolai II and his family were assassinated the following year on July 17, 1918 by a Soviet regiment at Yekaterinburg (later Sverdlovsk) in the Urals.  RUSSIAN EMPIRE~Coronation Ruble 1883 RUSSIAN EMPIRE~Coronation Ruble 1896 RUSSIAN EMPIRE~1 Ruble (Jubilee) 1913 RUSSIAN EMPIRE~15 Kopek 1917Edited by DJB1968
12/24/2009 11:14 am
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Russian roubles ..... my first numismatic pursuit. The market pricing ran away from me a few years back, but I held onto a few. Here are a couple of pics from the same era: 1885 rouble   1912 commemorative rouble   |
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NICE! Now thats what I'm talking about. I especially love the 1912 Commemorative Ruble. Thanks for sharing these two beauties.  ~Daniel Edited by DJB1968
12/25/2009 12:45 am
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Thanks for sharing your coins and their stories! I find them fascinating...maybe I should start with more world coins myself?
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Thanks 'hippiebrian'. I used to collect American coins when I was a kid, but it got boring because they would use the same pattern for years at a time. I then branched out to foreign coins, and finally settled on Russian and Eastern Europe as my prime area of interest. I bought most of these coins before the market exploded, and the prices went throught the roof. Collecting world coins is definitely something to consider since there is much more variation and a longer history for most countries. Good luck in your pursuit.
~Daniel
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I have to second what Daniel said regarding world coins. The variety is amazing - an old Krause guide was my best friend when getting started (it still is for that matter).
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I love the older Russian coins, thanks for sharing. And I fully agree regarding world coins, except to me US coins are world coins as well.  |
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True that 'latman100'. US coin are indeed world coins too. The US however would do well to change their design more often, instead of sticking to the same design for 50 or 100 years at a time. For example, the Roosevelt dime has been the same since 1946. This would make them more interesting. This is just my opinion though. ~Daniel |
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Nice early examples 'ribis'. Here are a couple of early examples (sorry if I'm getting off the topic slightly) of mine. The first is a 5 Kopek coin dated 1767 with a solid strike and beautiful toning (IMO). The second is a 1 Bisti coin from GEORGIA, which was a Russian protectorate, dated 1787. The crude double-headed eagle on the obverse symbolizes Russia's influence in the region. The reverse shows 3 lines in Georgian and Farsi (Persian) legend.  RUSSIAN EMPIRE~5 Kopek 1767 GEORGIA (RUSSIAN PROTECTORATE)~1 Bisti 1787~Daniel Edited by DJB1968
02/06/2010 06:17 am
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5 copecks 1757 (an eagle in clouds) 1,21 gramme. Ag 802   |
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Yours 5 copecks are good
Costs nearby 35$
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3 copecks of 1916 UNC   |
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That's a beautiful specimen 'ribis'. In fact, it's probably one of the finest I've seen for the later copper coins. Thanks for sharing. ~Daniel Edited by DJB1968
02/08/2010 08:57 am
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In how many you estimate?
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I can't give an exact number, but I've seen quite a few of the Russian copper coins on the market, dated 1900-1916. However most of them are average condition at best. Yours is extraordinary. Sharp detailing, nice luster, and a key date in that it's among the last of the imperial issued copper coins. Krause mentions of there being 1917 issues for the 1,2 and 3 Kopek coins, but they are only listed as unique or rare, nothing about prices. Your 1916 issue list for $20 USD in Krause 2008, but these prices are not reliable since they are outdated. Sorry if this wasn't much help.
~Daniel
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02/08/2010 8:13 pm
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