Russian coin?

[GioTheGreek]

My hunting buddy scores another cool coin...

He came to me looking for information, and I, as always, come to you TNET.

It looks Russian to me. Does anyone have a good picture of the original coin?

Thanks.

 

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[Mackaydon]

Russian Copper Coin 3 Kopeks (Kopecks) - Nicholas II(?)
Like this (except for the date): 1911 Russia Russian Copper Coin 3 Kopeks Kopecks - Nicholas II

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Edit: Alexander II, not Nicholas II
Like this:http://www.ebay.com/itm/1881-Russia...World_Coins&hash=item2321bc993c#ht_1124wt_891

 

[GioTheGreek]

Excellent, thank you Mackaydon!

 

[Mackaydon]

You're welcome; and I'll add some history (with a little help from Wiki). This coin is called a 'altyn', first minted from 1654 under Alexis I, under Peter I as silver coins from 1704 to 1718 then under Nicholas I as copper coins-- with a value of three kopeks from 1839. Production of three kopek coins was discontinued in 1991. A kopek is analogous to a Western penny.
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