Can smoeone suggest a source for russian coin info?

smiles72 · June 16, 2006 1:20PM

Thanks.

gxseries · June 17, 2006 2:15AM

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 · June 17, 2006 2:32AM

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 · June 17, 2006 8:48PM

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 · June 20, 2006 9:59AM

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

Can smoeone suggest a source for russian coin info?

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