Grading views please: any Rouble experts?

Discussion in 'World Coins' started by marbury518, Apr 19, 2019.

  1. marbury518

    marbury518 Marbury

    I have a 1774 Rouble and it's been authenticated by Spink but not sure of the grade, though looks impressive in the hand and my camera isn't great. Although it has wear on the high aspects of the hair, I saw an AU58 with similar wear of the top of the head. The ringlets look great. One consultant said VF+ in UK standards, which I imagine is about XF45, possible AU50 on the Sheldon scale. Anyway, as it's my coin I am more likely to be biased. Informed views about these type of coins would really be appreciated. Happy Easter.
     

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  3. gxseries

    gxseries Coin Collector

    A bit hard to tell. Would be nice to have better photos. The wear on these coins are often on St George followed by the wings, Queens' hair.

    Nevertheless, any true Russian collectors would know how difficult it is to find such early ruble coins in XF+ and onwards. Something that I can only dream of as my collection is too diversified.
     
  4. QuintupleSovereign

    QuintupleSovereign Well-Known Member

    I've always wondered about the grading standards that are used with world coinage. Whereas with US issues we have generally accepted standards regarding wear on the high points of the coin, etc, I get the feeling that the major grading services are a bit less constrained when it comes to the world series.
     
  5. Siberian Man

    Siberian Man Senior Member

    You have genuine coins. My congratulations, sir.
     
  6. marbury518

    marbury518 Marbury

    LOL...………..I know it's genuine...……….how it might do at NGC is what I am after...……….
     
  7. Siberian Man

    Siberian Man Senior Member

    XF. About $400 for each.
     
  8. Siberian Man

    Siberian Man Senior Member

    It is very common type in Russia.
     
  9. marbury518

    marbury518 Marbury

    If common why are they not on e-bay in that grade...……?
     
  10. marbury518

    marbury518 Marbury

    That is £307 GBP...………..can you sell me half a dozen in that grade please?
     
  11. Siberian Man

    Siberian Man Senior Member

    And you consider e-bay the center of the Universe?:meh:
     
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  12. Siberian Man

    Siberian Man Senior Member

    The Russian coins sell, mainly, in Russia.
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  13. Siberian Man

    Siberian Man Senior Member

    ;) It is MS-63 or 64. Not Your XF, Sir.
     

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  14. Siberian Man

    Siberian Man Senior Member

    Do you want yet Sir?
     
  15. Siberian Man

    Siberian Man Senior Member

    No problem Sir.
    $500. Of course - it is not e-bay. It is the one of many Russian local dealers.
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  16. Siberian Man

    Siberian Man Senior Member

    $770.
    Another Russian local dealer.
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  17. Siberian Man

    Siberian Man Senior Member

    Do you want yet Sir? I can go on till the cows come home. But that is enought.
     
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  18. marbury518

    marbury518 Marbury

    I think you need glasses LOL
     
  19. Siberian Man

    Siberian Man Senior Member

    Sorry, but Your coin is worse than the majority presented by me. And I think, you need not glasses to see it. You have a quite good coin. But in Russia there is a lot of such coins. But I respect your feelings. And it is pleasant to me that the Englishman is interested in the Russian coins.
     
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  20. gxseries

    gxseries Coin Collector

    Why not post better photos instead of insulting people's eyesight? I'm sure a camera that is potentially cheaper than the coin's value takes much better resolution. I don't disagree with Siberian Man's opinion given the current photos.

    I suppose offering to pay for people's glasses is another option too.
     
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  21. princeofwaldo

    princeofwaldo Grateful To Be eX-I/T!

    I would call it VF35. Not a trace of luster takes it out of the XF category. I miss Russian coin stores. Spent a lot of time in St. Petersburg between 1993 and 2000, and back in the early 1990s could buy these types of coins for almost nothing when converted to US dollars. A decent Paul I silver Rouble with nice rims and about-VF for wear was $10.
     
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