joop Posted March 20, 2009 Report Share Posted March 20, 2009 Hello, a friend of mine has recently bought this coin. Although russian is not my native language I believe it is a commemorative silver coin of tsar nikolay II. does anyone have some more information? When was the coin issued and what is the value? Thanks, Joop Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
squirrel Posted March 20, 2009 Report Share Posted March 20, 2009 definitely not a coin, (not issued as money) but it is Nicholas II. The legend merely indicates "Russian Czars and Emporers" perhaps a souvenir series for tourists or included in boxes of cereal? If It is silver, its just worth its weight at the current price, im afraid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joop Posted March 21, 2009 Author Report Share Posted March 21, 2009 Thanks squirrel, to bad the coin is not registrered anywhere, It seems to be silver, 25 mm in diameter with a weight of 10 grammes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grivna1726 Posted March 21, 2009 Report Share Posted March 21, 2009 ...It seems to be silver... Silver or White Metal? White metal is cheap to use and will produce a brilliant, hard silvery luster when struck (which makes it popular for medals). The low relief and relatively amateurish quality of the dies (the eagle especially), suggests that it is of recent manufacture. I agree with Squirrel. This is not a coin and is more likely made for tourists, given away as a "Cracker Jack" or cereal box premium, or is some other form of a promotional item made for the Russian market. Whatever it is, it is not a coin. Sorry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IgorS Posted March 21, 2009 Report Share Posted March 21, 2009 I've seen these before, but not Nicholas II. I actually owned one many years ago for a brief moment. I think it was Alexander II. I also have seen Catherine II somewhere. I believe this series was created in Germany. BTW, on the reverse in Russian it says "Russian Tsars and Emperors" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RW Julian Posted March 21, 2009 Report Share Posted March 21, 2009 Silver or White Metal?White metal is cheap to use and will produce a brilliant, hard silvery luster when struck (which makes it popular for medals). The low relief and relatively amateurish quality of the dies (the eagle especially), suggests that it is of recent manufacture. I agree with Squirrel. This is not a coin and is more likely made for tourists, given away as a "Cracker Jack" or cereal box premium, or is some other form of a promotional item made for the Russian market. Whatever it is, it is not a coin. Sorry. As a rule medals of silver or any other precious metal generally state the pure weight and metal. This one does not, leading to the conclusion that it is copper nickel or some similar alloy. RWJ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joop Posted March 21, 2009 Author Report Share Posted March 21, 2009 Thanks to all for responding Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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