1914-BC (flat striking, narrow rim — scarcer variety) 

This is a fine example of the first obverse die variety for the 1914 poltina (flat striking with narrow rim).

Thanks to R.W. Julian's help over at the CoinPeople forum, I was able to recognize this variety
and won it in an eBay auction from a Canadian seller. After studying these pictures, I discovered that there is an easier way to recognize the difference IF one has access to both varieties: the hair at the crown on the obverse is markedly different!

The main differences to the other variety (“embossed striking with wider rim”) are indicated in the “detail” images.

RUSSIA 50 Kopecks 1914-BC Type 1 obv
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RUSSIA 50 Kopecks 1914-BC Type 1 obv

RUSSIA 50 Kopecks 1914-BC Type 1 rev
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RUSSIA 50 Kopecks 1914-BC Type 1 rev

Russia 50 Kopeek 1914-BC Type1 edge
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Russia 50 Kopeek 1914-BC Type1 edge

Russia 50 Kopeek 1914-BC Type1 obv detail1
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Russia 50 Kopeek 1914-BC Type1 obv detail1

Russia 50 Kopeek 1914-BC Type1 obv detail2
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Russia 50 Kopeek 1914-BC Type1 obv detail2

1914 BC Type 1 obv
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1914 BC Type 1 obv

1914 BC Type 1 rev
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1914 BC Type 1 rev

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