Imperial Russian Silver coin earrings, pre-revolution 15 Kopec coins dated 1907 & 1915, crowned double-headed imperial eagle front, date & value rear. 20mm round, Silver content 50%. Sterling Silver earhooks and rings added.
Imperial Russian Silver Coin Earrings
$90.00
Imperial Russian Silver 15 Kopec coin earrings, crowned double-headed imperial eagle front, date and value rear; Silver content 50%.
Coins 20mm round. Earhhooks Sterling Silver. 37mm total eardrop length.
The bales attached to the top of each coin were added in Afghanistan. Russia has had trade presence and influence in Afghanistan since at least the 1700s, and these coins had a known value due to the known Silver content, and were used in Afghan tribal jewellery, in multi-coin necklaces and headdresses.