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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;gxseries, post: 115456, member: 4373&quot;]GDJMSP, i&#039;m confused over what the weight of the coin is supposed to be. Such 5 rubles minted in the era of Nicholai II from 1897-1911 is minted in a reduced size from the Alexander III era as there were indications of economic troubles in Russia that is going to erupt. </p><p><br /></p><p>What happened was that in 1897, the old 5 ruble was deemed to be worth 7.5 rubles (indication of inflation) and hence minted in the same size.</p><p><br /></p><p>A typical 5 rubles minted during Alexsander III from 1886-1896 were minted in 86.4% purity and the mass of such is 6.45grams. On the other hand, 5 rubles minted during Nicholai II were indeed minted in the same purity, but instead 4.30grams. Of course, the one year type of the 7.5 rubles were minted in 86.4% purity and mass is 6.45 grams. (same as previous 5 rubles) </p><p><br /></p><p>Hope that helped <img src="styles/default/xenforo/clear.png" class="mceSmilieSprite mceSmilie1" alt=":)" unselectable="on" unselectable="on" />[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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