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<p>[QUOTE="gxseries, post: 2356173, member: 4373"]I probably did over generalized it a bit too much. This is more applicable for ruble coins from 1700 to 1810. Some of the later Alexander I coins can be more affordable but in general, the days of getting them for near bullion metal prices are long gone. I remember getting a low grade Pavel I ruble coin and a commemorative 1913 ruble for 10 dollars each - this isn't going to happen these days. </p><p><br /></p><p>While Nicholas II coins are very affordable, Alexander III isn't. The last time I got one, it was a cast copy which I got put off buying one ever since then. Photo wise, there wasn't anything too obvious about it. The edge gave it away as it had a seam. But even then, the edging was reasonably good as well. Did come from a US seller - was quite furious as the seller tried to deny that it was a copy until I spelt every thing out.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>
[QUOTE="gxseries, post: 2356173, member: 4373"]I probably did over generalized it a bit too much. This is more applicable for ruble coins from 1700 to 1810. Some of the later Alexander I coins can be more affordable but in general, the days of getting them for near bullion metal prices are long gone. I remember getting a low grade Pavel I ruble coin and a commemorative 1913 ruble for 10 dollars each - this isn't going to happen these days. While Nicholas II coins are very affordable, Alexander III isn't. The last time I got one, it was a cast copy which I got put off buying one ever since then. Photo wise, there wasn't anything too obvious about it. The edge gave it away as it had a seam. But even then, the edging was reasonably good as well. Did come from a US seller - was quite furious as the seller tried to deny that it was a copy until I spelt every thing out.[/QUOTE]
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