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Thanks very much.  Missed that it is double Rouble.  Still posted.  World-wide Coins of California catalog received today!

Hi - This 1722 is currently listed on eBAY.  It appears to me that this is either Bitkin 497, 498, or 835.  Version with star above head.

I contacted the seller and suggested it is not authentic.  He is very nice.  Thoughts on this?  Best.  Dwight

https://www.ebay.com/itm/1722-Peter-The-Great-One-Russian-Roubel/254204238983

So sorry to hear this.  Keep us posted on this.  I had wondered about using Katz and this answers that question.   FYI a top coin guy told me that you are always safe if you buy com members of International Association of Professional Numismatists.  So I always check   Katz is not a member   

Thanks!

Great analysis.  Checkinga out book on Amazon.  Thanks!

Greetings -

I recently became aware of this medal and am wondering if anyone has info regarding scarcity and value.  Links below show past sales.  Few example shows on Internet.  And i have no resources on medals.  Anyody possess one?

https://www.auctionzip.com/auction-lot/Russian-Bronze-Medal,-Tsar-Alexander-II-liberates_A494452A05/

https://www.numisbids.com/n.php?p=lot&sid=2752&lot=591

Thanks and best.  Dwight

Never seen anything like this.  Thanks.  

Thanks, Alex!

http://numistika.com   BTW, Eugene has some good Youtube clips on his website about identifying the types of this coin.  Very helpful to sharpen one's eyes in coin identification.  Mine need it.  Thanks again Eugene.

Thanks Sigi and Eugene!   This is a big help.   Need to check more out.  Eugene’s book is remarkable BTW.   Best.  Dwight 

Greeting.  I think Bitkin show two basic categories of this coin, one with two flags and one with three.  I can see no difference in obverse side of coin.  Am i wrong?   With wear and rough images it is hard to identify reverse type.   Tips?   I have a scanned version of Bitkin on my iPad which is very handy   .   But could use some guidance please   Best   Dwight   

Not sure but very good to hear from you!

From what I seen many show wear.  Beautiful!   Was wondering about age so this looks like Catherine II.  Very interesting.  thanks and congrats 

Book arrived today.  Speedy delivery.  Beautiful and remarkable book!  I am amazed to see a book focusing on these particular coins. 

Thanks so much!  Dwight

That is it!  I was having trouble getting an image.  This looks similar to the Numista image at  https://en.numista.com/catalogue/pieces114409.html

What are our thoughts on this?    Thanks, Eugene.  I am eager to receive your magnum opus book!

Hello -

I was scanning things and came across this coin.  It is very interesting and a very old novodel.  Does anyone have any thoughts on this coin?  Experiences or does anyone have images to share.  Any proud owners?  Novodels interest me.  And for one to be so old.    Seems odd and even a little mysterious.  Thanks much.

Eugene is wonderful in assisting me with info on the book.  From what I have seen, the coin images he has are the finest I have ever seen anywhere.  That is awesome for me an anyone who purchases.  Best to all.

Thanks.  Shall check that out.  Wondered about it being in Russian.  Want to check your excellent collection again.  Best.  Just ordered

Thanks.  Shall check that out.  Wondered about it being in Russian.  Want to check your excellent collection again.  Best.

Greetings!    What is the best reference in n English for learning about these coins please.  I cannot find Diakov.  Favorite is 10 kopeck coin.  Thanks very much.  Dwight 

Thanks and congrats.   Let us know when it is in English.

Beautiful coins.  Thanks.  You teach us all.  I need to check Sigi's collection again!

Thanks for the post

Excellent post.   Congrats and thanks.   Keep such info coming!

A sad state of affairs.  It seems like the nice coin is now jewelry.  it is interesting that it was probably converted when the coin was new, thus the good condition.,

Speaking of jewelry, i somehow managed to end up with a carved up poltina of about the same vintage. What is left of the coin is in excellent shape because it was carved when new.

Mine is like eBay item number:332135731461A at http://www.ebay.com/itm/1883-SILVER-RUSSIA-ROUBLE-IMPERIAL-EAGLE-CUT-OUT-ALEXANDER-II-COIN-ART-BROOCH/332135731461?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649
 

Wish the news could be better for your coin.