However, my coins are different than the ones in the pictures. If you look at the bottom of my coins, the Denga has straight crossed lines and the Polushka has a pretzel-like knot. Does that matter? Is the lettering the important part and the rest normally has design variances?
Thanks!
These coins are hammered.
So every year a new die is made (also by hand)
It is not a wonder that your coins does not fit exactly, that is impossible.
Even for the same year different dies are made. If one is worn, a new is made.
Do not worry about your coins, the look genuine.
Nice coins!