Russian Silver Coin Holder - Antique Circa 1890

Description

This fine antique Russian silver coin holder has a perpendicular cylindrical, rounded form.

The plain surface of this piece is embellished with the impressive contemporary engraved initials 'HC'

This antique silver coin holder is fitted with a spring loaded coin holder to three terminals; the currency of origin for the piece is the rouble (sign: ₽).

The hallmarks to the fourth solid plateaued terminal include:

Maker's mark: ТН

Silver quality/purity mark: 84 (84 zolotniks*)

City mark: St Petersburg**

* 84 zolotniki is equivalent to 875/1000 or .875 standard silver.

** The use of the dvoinik, the combined city and standard mark, was used between 1882-1899; this determines the date of this piece as circa 1890.

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