Russian Silver kopeks, Grade, value Thanks

I don't know about these coins, the 1915 I am about 80% sure it is a proof, the mirror of it, and frosting look superb.

The 1914 (the single pic) Has a few clean spots with no scratches, and it is mirror finish on those spots. But the majority of the coin does not look proof. Is this an error? Is it just a dirty proof?

Either way grade and value if you can.

These are another Bargain bin purchase, total spent was $5.00 on both

1915


1914 (I actually have 2 of these that look very similar on the mirror and non mirror spots, and they are near in the same location, only one was bought recently)

You need to tell me where this bargain bin is!! You're getting some brilliant finds

1914 looks UNC so would be $30 to $50

1915 if it is a proof is $250, otherwise it's UNC and would be $20

Quote: neilithicYou need to tell me where this bargain bin is!! You're getting some brilliant finds

1914 looks UNC so would be $30 to $50

1915 if it is a proof is $250, otherwise it's UNC and would be $20

hahaha, I am traveling some many miles to find them.

these two coins cost me 40 miles one way from my house (so about $8.00 in gasoline, and $5.00 in purchase)

I have been going to pawn shops, and hole in the wall coin shops. Some times I find a random yard sale, some times a mom and pop jewelry store.

These two came from a tag sale store, they had a bin of "world coins" and "Silver coins" I picked these two out, and said will you take $5.00 for them, the guy said, yea sure.

I hope they are both proofs :), but I think I have a high % that the 1915 is a proof, it is so reflective in low light, it still reflected my camera without flash. (Look close and you will see a phone in the background of it)

the 1914, I don't know why it has those spots, I get giddy thinking proof, but then again, could just be gunk was on those spots, and it didn't age like the rest of the coin.

I doubt very much whether the 1914 is a proof.  I have one in similar condition you can see in this thread

https://en.numista.com/forum/topic32169.html

My scanner is crap so you can't really see the lustre that you see in the hand, but the chances of a proof are pretty slim

Quote: neilithicI doubt very much whether the 1914 is a proof.  I have one in similar condition you can see in this thread

https://en.numista.com/forum/topic32169.html

My scanner is crap so you can't really see the lustre that you see in the hand, but the chances of a proof are pretty slim

yea I tend to think so as well. I think the only 100% way for the 1915 to be identified is to get it graded, but I don't want to spend 1/2 the value if it is a proof to find out. The 1914, I think probably had gunk on it, or something covering those spots during years of sitting. since it was in a coin bin (Near bottom) good chance gunk and grime sat on top of it for many years before anyone saw it again. Then rinsed off, and you have shiny parts and patina parts.

One thing is for sure though, the detail on Russian coins from then is incredible for the size.

Agreed, I have a couple more of them, the 10 and 15 kopek coins from various dates

The first one could be a restrike, you might want to do some research

Quote: KennyGThe first one could be a restrike, you might want to do some research

No such restrikes I found info on.

Either way, I do not collect proofs or special strikes, so it is on Ebay now. I am hoping I can make enough to buy the rest of the entire normal set of that coin's km# to frame them.

Start bid is $145.00 USD  3 day auction, if you search enough you will find it.

Says 1915 Uncirculated 20 kopeeks Russia, Uber Rare, (Accent marks included in listing)

If you've listed it as just uncirculated rather than as a proof then it's misleading to call it "uber rare" there were 105 million minted and it has a value of just $20 in UNC

Quote: neilithicIf you've listed it as just uncirculated rather than as a proof then it's misleading to call it "uber rare" there were 105 million minted and it has a value of just $20 in UNC

Uber Rare in that Quality, 100 years old and retains frosting and mirror finish.

I believe it is a proof, but I cannot verify it.

I actually am so close to closing auction, this coin makes me want to collect special strikes and proofs, UGH the dilemmas of Numismatics!!!!!

I want it, but I don't, but I DOO, It is officially the best quality coin I have that old.

proofs.

Quote: BarnabusI don't know about these coins, the 1915 I am about 80% sure it is a proof, the mirror of it, and frosting look superb.

The 1914 (the single pic) Has a few clean spots with no scratches, and it is mirror finish on those spots. But the majority of the coin does not look proof. Is this an error? Is it just a dirty proof?

Either way grade and value if you can.

These are another Bargain bin purchase, total spent was $5.00 on both

1915


1914 (I actually have 2 of these that look very similar on the mirror and non mirror spots, and they are near in the same location, only one was bought recently)