booka Posted August 4, 2011 Report Share Posted August 4, 2011 I'm looking for more info regarding what looks like a copper trial strike for 1871 3 Rouble coin. This copper coin looks exactly like a "normal" gold 3-Rouble coin; the thickness and diameter are the same. The previous owner claims that he bought it from a private coin collector in Europe 11 years ago. The patina looks original; the coin certainly feels and looks old, but I can't find any information in my books or on line regarding this piece. Could this be a trial strike for a new die before it went on to strike gold coins? Or this this one is just another bummer? Any help with the authentification and pricing would be greatly appreciated! Please click for photos: http://s1097.photobucket.com/albums/g348/booka28/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cheburgen Posted August 6, 2011 Report Share Posted August 6, 2011 I'm looking for more info regarding what looks like a copper trial strike for 1871 3 Rouble coin. This copper coin looks exactly like a "normal" gold 3-Rouble coin; the thickness and diameter are the same. The previous owner claims that he bought it from a private coin collector in Europe 11 years ago. The patina looks original; the coin certainly feels and looks old, but I can't find any information in my books or on line regarding this piece. Could this be a trial strike for a new die before it went on to strike gold coins? Or this this one is just another bummer? Any help with the authentification and pricing would be greatly appreciated! Please click for photos: http://s1097.photobucket.com/albums/g348/booka28/ IMHO, fake. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
booka Posted August 6, 2011 Author Report Share Posted August 6, 2011 IMHO, fake. Thanks, Cheburgen. I'm not even sure what I am looking at. The coin looks pretty convincing, but I found "0" information on this particular type; may be it is too good to be true. Other opinions guys? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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