Question about this Alexander III rouble.

Discussion in 'World Coins' started by tarantella, Sep 30, 2012.

  1. tarantella

    tarantella New Member

    http://www.ebay.com/itm/1-Rouble-18...1487013?pt=US_World_Coins&hash=item416bcd3da5

    Hey, everyone. I'm interested in getting an Alexander III rouble and this seems to fit the bill. However, everything I've read about the coin type suggests that they almost never sell for less than 100 dollars, and if that's the case, that price is suspiciously low. Also, the coin's look doesn't sit right with me. I know there are loads of fakes on eBay; I just thought I'd get the opinion of some far more experienced people in the matter. Thanks!
     
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  3. thecoin

    thecoin New Member

    That's just the starting bid, not a buy it now price, as to it's authenticity, shrug
     
  4. Taxidermist

    Taxidermist Collector of US/IL/RU/DE

    Yeah, who said it will sell for under $100? Wait for 16 hours, then we`ll see. Seems like they might sell for $71-105 though (see seller's complete listings).

    I`m not an expert on these coins, but the dot after Г doesn't look right on 1890, but maybe its just circulation damage. It looks like a normal circulated coin, it also looks a lot like the fake I happen to own.

    1.) Seller sold 3 of these 1890 rubles, all 3 have exact same looking wear, identical looking coins.

    2.) 9 seller feedbacks, 4 of them from same person.

    3.) ???????????????

    4.) Stay away form these.
     
  5. tarantella

    tarantella New Member

    Oh wow, you're right. I guess my brain was tired from all the work I've been doing and ignored all that obvious stuff like checking the guy's feedback and listed items and the fact that the $45 wasn't a buy it now option. I guess I'll avoid this one. Thanks!
     
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