I can't quite tell whether this one is proof or business strike. From pics online, both strike types have that grainy texture on the obverse's field. Obviously, proof strikes tend to have a mirror finish - this particular type pattern has a reverse proof pattern. It's hard to make out any cartwheel luster, if it's a business strike. But it looks "shiny" like a mirrored proof coin, but you can't quite see your sharp reflection like on modern proofs. I think it'll grade as a circulated coin, so maybe that's why. Thoughts? Thanks in advance!
Sorry, wish I could help you. Wait for others to chime in. I like the coin though! Although considering it's Russian, by the looks of it, it's probably a Russian style proof. Here's one for your viewing pleasure. I "think" it's a proof, or at least they tried to make it a proof. Hell, it was probably made in China!
These were also struck in prooflike, so this might be the case. Can 't say for sure from the photo, but looks authentic to me. How does the edge look like?
Pretty sure you got an authentic coin if the edge is right. Not that much value though. Proofs are more expensive. I got this some time ago, also prooflikes.
And to stay on topic, here is my commem. 1970 100 Years Since Lenin Birth 1 Rub. Photo is not the greatest because the coin is under angle to show the toning, I`d say its in low AU at best.
Hmmmm, I think the edge does have inscription. Gotta go find it. I'll take a picture and post it after I find it.
I'm pretty sure it was minted with the grainy texture on the business strikes. I have a circulated example that is like this.
Yeah, smooth prooflike head on grainy field, its was the idea for all types of this coin. The proof looks much sharper though.
