Can smoeone suggest a source for russian coin info?

smiles72

Thanks.

gxseries

A single source for the whole 1000+ years of Russian numismatic field? I don't think there is such site.

You need to be more specific - what area of Russian coins are you looking at?

Pre Imperial era (<1700s)
Imperial era (1700-1917)
Soviet era, RSFSR and USSR 1918 - 1991
Russia 1992+

Else you can ask me if you want infomation for a few type of coins you got there. (I am so hoping that they are not the counterfeits that is widely up on ebay)

worldcoinguy

I started with Krause myself. I originally purchased the 19th and 20th century version, and then decided to pick up the 18th century edition and 17th century edition once I had a working knowledge of the former. I really dont see the need to buy a collection of books until you have a good handle on the Krause.

Also - As a general rule, the Krause guides are underpriced on most Russian material, particularly roubles.

gxseries

Krause is worse when it comes down to gold rubles and poltinas.

Perhaps if you are asking a few questions regarding about Russian coins, you might be better off posting at Coinpeople.com, where there is a proper specialized section in Russian coins and that is where I post very often.

rwyarmch

I got interested in Catherine II 5 Kopecks and found this site. http://www.russiannumismaticsociety.org/learn5kop.htm