should it be considered a coin or a medallion

[one-kuna]

first - never seen it, is this a real piece?

 

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Russian-Imperial-Nicholas-II-1899-10-Robles-Coin-/151122391160?pt=US_World_Coins&hash=item232f98b078#ht_56wt_917

 

[bobh]

first - never seen it, is this a real piece?

 

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Russian-Imperial-Nicholas-II-1899-10-Robles-Coin-/151122391160?pt=US_World_Coins&hash=item232f98b078#ht_56wt_917

 

 

I would call it a token. In the United States in the early 20th century, pennies were sometimes enclosed in a similar ring, usually made of aluminium. They were sold as good luck tokens.

 

With this one, the coin is probably real -- although this might be a good way to dispose of some of the fake 10 rouble pieces which surface now and then -- you can't see the edge, anyway.

[one-kuna]

thank you

[constanius]

http://munzeo.com/coin/franklin-mint-international-numismatic-society-20694084

 

By the Franklin Mint, encased in 1/2 troy oz of silver with their mark, all info from the internet.

 

The silver ring is supposedly a very loose fit, I assume so that you could remove the coin.

 

A collection of 12, 'Gold Coins of the Great Powers of Europe', by Franklin Mint - International Numismatic Society. To include:20 Krona, 1890; 20 mark, 1887; 20 French Francs, 1897; 20 French Francs, 1863; 20 Lira, 1882; 10 Rubel, 1899; 20 Hungarian FR, 1887; 10 Nederland Gulden, 1875; Austrian 20 Francs 8 Florins; 1880; Belgian 20 Franc, 1875; Swiss 20 Franc, 1883 & a Victorian gold sovereign 1890. Each coin cased in plastic, with a presentation box.

[one-kuna]

very interesting, thank you !