Fake or legit Russia 10 kopecks 1820? [solved]

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smvdbrink
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Posted: 26 Jan 2023, 16:05 #
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Hi,

 

I bought a coin on eBay, but I suspect it is a fake. However, it could be a variety (although I doubt it). I think it should be N#26900. Can anyone help me here? Thanks!

 

Diameter: 16,5 mm

Weight: 2,01 grams

 

They say "Pecunia non olet", but I know better...
Sjoelund
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Posted: 26 Jan 2023, 18:13 #
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Looks OK according to this:

Globetrotter
Coin varieties in French:
https://monnaiesetvarietes.numista.com
xrp
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Posted: 26 Jan 2023, 18:19 #
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100 percent real. Difficult to fake ridges with that level of detail. 

harryg
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Posted: 26 Jan 2023, 20:30 #
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Agreed. Authentic with honest wear and patina.

smvdbrink
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Posted: 26 Jan 2023, 21:23 #
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That’s unexpected! I really thought it was fake because of the diameter. Thanks 🙂

They say "Pecunia non olet", but I know better...
Status changed to Solved (smvdbrink, 26 Jan 2023, 21:23)
Sjoelund
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Posted: 26 Jan 2023, 21:26 #
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You have days like that, the Princess kissed the Frog, and unexpected things came after….

Globetrotter
Coin varieties in French:
https://monnaiesetvarietes.numista.com
xrp
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Posted: 27 Jan 2023, 14:39 #
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smvdbrink

That’s unexpected! I really thought it was fake because of the diameter. Thanks 🙂

When collecting Russian coins always keep in mind that they never had good quality control. Weights and diameters can be all over the place. 1 mm in terms of coin diameter is not a big deal. For both banknotes and coins. British and their colonies on the other hand had great quality control for centuries and you will seldom find significant discrepancies. 

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