Davide

Hello Bobh, thanks for you clear explanation. Is very logical what you say, as regards the absence of these "errors" on the rubles of the following years. However it could be argued, for the same reason (beginning of a new coinage), which were not immediately adopted the punches with 2 stars. In this case it would be fair to call these pieces "edge-prototypes". If they are went into circulation, maybe, is not surprising. Even those with smooth edge went in circulation (judging by the state of preservation of the specimens known). Probably because, being a contract of the Russian state to a foreign mint, control was less rigid and what was important was the number of units produced. Regarding your exemplar, it is evident that the punch of the second star has lost a spike. In this case it is simply a so-called "breaking die"...in your case "breaking punch"...but I allowed myself to "readjust" :-). Have a good day to everybody. Davide

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Hello, many thanks for your right answers and opinions. Also I think they are just errors in coining. The only doubts concern only 2 things: a) Why are these "errors" occur only on rubles of the 1897 (those of 1898 and 1899 seem to be exempt from this problem)? Why a scholar respected and valid as Bitkin fell into this trap? For posterity will judge! However, I think that I will give my exemplar to Mr. Kunker (that I know personally) to put on auction :-))))))) Many thanks again and good day to everyone Davide

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Good evening to everybody, I would like to have an opinion from experienced people about the signs that appear on the edge of a ruble of Nicholas II. Rouble in question is dated 1897. It's condition is around Very Fine. Thanks in advance to all those acting Davide <img src=http://www.pchs.it/i...ble1897edge.JPG>