1740 Ivan pattern ruble. Is this real? 1 1

[Melior Invenidiste]

The dentils seem too good for 1740.

[Melior Invenidiste]

Was found in the attic of the house

[Henri Charriere]

Somebody say "dentils"?  It's real alright and quite a masterpiece into which a great deal of time and effort was expended in producing.

The question is, is it a genuine, authentic piece?  I would be proud to own it whether it is or isn't unless it's an ultra-rarity, condition scarce and highly valuable in which case I would proceed with caution. Perhaps, in short order, you will have your answer.

[Henri Charriere]

Have you searched the internet for this item? There is a wealth of information to be found, particularly under Numista.

The eBay listing is refreshingly honest for a gentleman with high ratings and a coin that is a dead-ringer for yours. He points out the authentic examples cost thousands of dollars and are made of gold and silver while stressing his is neither. There is also the punchline: "Buy three coins, get the fourth one as a gift." He is selling his example which is nowhere near as fine as yours for $14.99.  Numista notes the silver one is .802 fine with a melt price of $16.14.  This is just a brief overview. Doubtful yours is authentic, but only the guy who occupied the attic knows for sure. 

[RWB]

No.

Try this site: https://www.m-dv.ru/en/catalog/

Edited December 27, 2023 by RWB

[dcarr]

It does not appear to be a genuine circa 1740 item, sorry.

It has characteristics similar to modern Chinese production.

 

[Mike Meenderink]

Common sense would tell you that a silver coin from this time period even if kept perfectly safe, sequestered and babied for 284 years would have dark toning and some environmental damage. Also, the fact that there is virtually no wear on this coin is a BIG clue its not real. A general rule of thumb in coins is if it seems too good to be true it probably is. This is one of those coins.