Russian 5 Rouble 1904
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My only gold coin so far, I purchased it from my LCS when melt for it was $345; the 2x2 is a little incorrect because I cased it prior to my knowledge of learning the melt. (I thought melt for it was $385 upon purchasing it) I paid $365 for it back in February of last year. Value aside, what do you guys think of it?
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I’ll probably post more images to this forum when the coin is back from grading.
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Nice coin, but tough to tell from the images regarding grade. I would guess either AU or a low MS grade and wouldn't have sent it in for certification if I owned it, but I don't own it.
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Back in the 1970s there were a lot of fake Russian Imperial gold coins coming out of Yugoslavia, either lightweight and/or low quality gold alloy. Getting it slabbed will at least assure you it's genuine.
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Absolutely! I just want to be sure, especially because it’s my first gold coin and all…
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I think the enjoyment I get from looking at the coin is 100% worth having it slabbed. IMO, having it slabbed makes it 2x more fun!
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Then it's worth it. Good luck!
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5 and 10 Rouble gold coins were/are heavily faked. The fakes are getting better and better and it takes a keen eye to spot some of the better ones. It doesn't help when Soviet Union decided to re-issue the old coins in the late 1920's. These coins were universally accepted in Europe so USSR decided it was easier to re-issue the old coins than make a new coin and possibly not have it accepted.
Do you think that mine is authentic or do you think it is a counterfeit?
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I would have to see the rib of the coin and see how that lines up and what the mint masters initials are.
Nice Czarist gold. I need to add a piece.
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Russian gold is really nice in all honesty, might be worth buying yourself a piece! (Also I’m glad you like the coin! 🙂)
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Seemingly close to being done graded, last time I checked it was at the encapsulation stage
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The TrueView is FINALLY HERE!
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So what did it grade?
MS64!
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Congrats. That's a solid grade.
Thank you!
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Congrats-
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It is officially back from grading!
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Nice one. I have a circulated one but if gold ever drops significantly I might pick up a slabbed one like yours.
Honestly it's definitely worth having a slabbed 5 ruble. It's not the most valuable gold coin or anything but it sure looks good in a slab!
I'm also currently learning about the Russian Revolution in history so honestly a very fitting coin for me right now lol
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Be careful! These are a slippery slope...
Beautiful set!
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Thanks! I still need a solid 7.5 rouble gold coin for the set.
Are you planning on getting any earlier Russian gold or sticking to the Nicholas II coinage?
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If I find a 7.5 I like, that may be it for a while. Too many other coins I'm still trying to track down...