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(9) NINE RUSSIAN COINS
ALL VERY CRISP
VERY FINE > ABOUT UNCIRCULATED
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1 Kopeck 15 orbits
Features
Issuer Soviet Union (Russia)
Period Soviet Union (1922-1991)
Type Standard circulation coins
Years 1978
Value 1 Kopeck (0.01 SUR)
Currency Rouble (1961-1991)
Composition Brass (58% Copper, 40% Zinc, 2% Manganese)
Weight 1 g
Diameter 15 mm
Thickness 0.9 mm
Shape Round
Technique Milled
Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized 1991
Number N#767
References Y# 126a, Schön# 75a
Obverse
The arms of the Soviet Union (15 orbits of ribbon on the wreath (7 + 1 + 7 orbits)
Script: Cyrillic
Lettering: СССР
Unabridged legend: Союз Советских Социалистических Республик
Translation: Union of Soviet Socialist Republics
Reverse
Value and date within wheat sprigs.
Script: Cyrillic
Lettering:
1
КОПЕЙКА
1978
Translation:
1
Kopeck
1978
Edge
Reeded
Mints
Mintmark of Saint Petersburg / Leningrad / Petrograd (Л) Saint Petersburg / Leningrad / Petrograd, Russia (1724-date)
Mintmark of Moscow Mint (М) Moscow Mint (Московский монетный двор), Russia (?-date)
In SCWC Krause - Aluminium-bronze.
The Russian (and Soviet) catalogs list the as Copper-zinc alloy.
According to official technical specifications, alloy of this coin is brass ЛМц 58-2 (58% Cu, 40% Zn, 2% Mn).
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2 Kopecks 15 orbits
Features
Issuer Soviet Union (Russia)
Period Soviet Union (1922-1991)
Type Standard circulation coins
Years 1961-1991
Value 2 Kopecks (0.02 SUR)
Currency Rouble (1961-1991)
Composition Brass (58% Copper, 40% Zinc, 2% Manganese)
Weight 2 g
Diameter 18 mm
Thickness 1.1 mm
Shape Round
Technique Milled
Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized 1991
Number N#2085
References Y# 127a, Schön# 76a
Obverse
The coat of arms of the Soviet Union.
15 orbits on wreath (7 + 1 + 7 orbits).
Script: Cyrillic
Lettering: СССР
Unabridged legend: Союз Советских Социалистических Республик / Soyuz Sovyetskikh Sotsialisticheskikh Respublik
Translation: Union of Soviet Socialist Republics
Reverse
The value above the date surrounded by sprays.
Script: Cyrillic
Lettering:
2
КОПЕЙКИ
1978
Translation: Kopecks
Edge
Reeded
Mints
Mintmark of Saint Petersburg / Leningrad / Petrograd (Л) Saint Petersburg / Leningrad / Petrograd, Russia (1724-date)
Mintmark of Moscow Mint (М) Moscow Mint (Московский монетный двор), Russia (?-date)
Comments
The mintmark if present is above last letter of country name.
According to official technical specifications, alloy of this coin is brass ЛМц 58-2 (58% Cu, 40% Zn, 2% Mn).
In SCWC Krause - Aluminium-bronze.
The Russian (and Soviet) catalogs list the coin as Copper-zinc alloy.
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3 Kopecks 15 orbits
Features
Issuer Soviet Union (Russia)
Period Soviet Union (1922-1991)
Type Standard circulation coins
Years 1961-1991
Value 3 Kopecks (0.03 SUR)
Currency Rouble (1961-1991)
Composition Brass (58% Copper, 40% Zinc, 2% Manganese (ЛМц 58-2))
Weight 3 g
Diameter 22 mm
Thickness 1.22 mm
Shape Round
Technique Milled
Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized 1991
Number N#766
References Y# 128a, Schön# 77
Obverse
The coat of arms of the Soviet Union.
15 ribbons on wreath (7 + 1 + 7 ribbons).
Script: Cyrillic
Lettering: СССР
Translation: USSR
Reverse
Value and date within wheat sprigs.
Script: Cyrillic
Lettering:
3
КОПЕЙКИ
1979
Translation: 3 Kopecks
Edge
Reeded
Mints
M Moscow Mint (Московский монетный двор), Russia (?-date)
Л Saint Petersburg / Leningrad / Petrograd, Russia (1724-date)
Comments
Varieties exist.
In SCWC Krause - Aluminium-bronze.
The Russian (and Soviet) catalogues list the as Copper-zinc alloy.
According to official technical specifications, the alloy of this coin is brass ЛМц 58-2 (58% Cu, 40% Zn, 2% Mn).
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5 Kopecks 15 orbits
Features
Issuer Soviet Union (Russia)
Period Soviet Union (1922-1991)
Type Standard circulation coins
Years 1961-1991
Value 5 Kopecks (0.05 SUR)
Currency Rouble (1961-1991)
Composition Brass
Weight 5 g
Diameter 25 mm
Thickness 1.5 mm
Shape Round
Technique Milled
Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized 1991
Number N#765Help
References Y# 129a, Schön# 78
Obverse
Hammer and sickle overlain on globe above sun with rays, all within wreath or sheaf of wheat stalks, star above.
15 orbits on wreath (7 + 1 + 7 orbits).
Script: Cyrillic
Lettering: СССР
Translation: USSR
Reverse
Denomination and date within wreath.
Script: Cyrillic
Lettering:
5
КОПЕЕК
1979
Translation:
5
Kopecks
1979
Edge
Reeded
Mints
Mintmark of Saint Petersburg / Leningrad / Petrograd (Л) Saint Petersburg / Leningrad / Petrograd, Russia (1724-date)
Mintmark of Moscow Mint (М) Moscow Mint (Московский монетный двор), Russia (?-date)
Comments
In SCWC Krause - Aluminium-bronze.
The Russian (and Soviet) catalogs list the composition as Copper-zinc alloy.
According to official technical specifications, alloy of this coin is brass ЛМц 58-2 (58% Cu, 40% Zn, 2% Mn).
Varieties are known in many years. For example, large and small design varieties exist in 1981-1984. Identified by spacing between design elements and rim, most visible on the obverse. 1980 specimens have been found with the small design. 1985 specimens have been found with the large design.
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10 Kopecks 15 orbits
Features
Issuer Soviet Union (Russia)
Period Soviet Union (1922-1991)
Type Standard circulation coins
Years 1961-1991
Value 10 Kopecks (0.10 SUR)
Currency Rouble (1961-1991)
Composition Nickel brass
Weight 1.6 g
Diameter 17.27 mm
Thickness 1.1 mm
Shape Round
Technique Milled
Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized 1991
Number N#764
References Y# 130, Schön# 79
Obverse
The arms of the Soviet Union (a hammer and sickle overlain on a globe above the sun with rays, all within wreath or sheaf of wheat stalks, star above within 15 ribbons on the wreath (7 + 1 + 7 ribbons)
Script: Cyrillic
Lettering: СССР
Translation: USSR
Reverse
The denomination above the date within a partial wreath
Script: Cyrillic
Lettering:
10
КОПЕЕК
1978
Translation:
10
Kopecks
1978
Edge
Reeded
Mints
M Moscow Mint (Московский монетный двор), Russia (?-date)
Л Saint Petersburg / Leningrad / Petrograd, Russia (1724-date)
Comments
In SCWC Krause - Copper-nickel-zinc.
The Russian (and Soviet) catalogs list the as Copper-nickel.
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15 Kopecks 15 orbits
Features
Issuer Soviet Union (Russia)
Period Soviet Union (1922-1991)
Type Standard circulation coins
Years 1961-1991
Value 15 Kopecks (0.15 SUR)
Currency Rouble (1961-1991)
Composition Nickel brass
Weight 2.5 g
Diameter 19.56 mm
Thickness 1.2 mm
Shape Round
Technique Milled
Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized 1991
Number N#2084
References Y# 131, Schön# 80
Obverse
State Emblem of the Soviet Union.
15 orbits on wreath (7 + 1 + 7 orbits).
Script: Cyrillic
Lettering: СССР
Translation: USSR
Reverse
Value and date flanked by sprigs.
Script: Cyrillic
Lettering:
15
КОПЕЕК
1979
Translation: 15 Kopecks
Edge
Reeded
Mints
M Moscow Mint (Московский монетный двор), Russia (?-date)
Л Saint Petersburg / Leningrad / Petrograd, Russia (1724-date)
Comments
In SCWC Krause - Copper-nickel-zinc.
The Russian (and Soviet) catalogs list them as Copper-nickel.
In Ukraine, this coin continued to be used as a pay phone token from 1992-93.
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20 Kopecks 15 orbits
Features
Issuer Soviet Union (Russia)
Period Soviet Union (1922-1991)
Type Standard circulation coins
Years 1961-1991
Value 20 Kopecks (0.20 SUR)
Currency Rouble (1961-1991)
Composition Nickel brass
Weight 3.4 g
Diameter 21.8 mm
Thickness 1.4 mm
Shape Round
Technique Milled
Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized 1991
Number N#763
References Y# 132, Schön# 81
Obverse
Hammer and sickle overlain on globe above sun with rays, all within wreath or sheaf of wheat stalks, star above.
15 orbits of ribbon on wreath (7 + 1 + 7 orbits).
Script: Cyrillic
Lettering: СССР
Translation: USSR
Reverse
Denomination and date within wreath.
Script: Cyrillic
Lettering:
20
КОПЕЕК
1978
Translation:
20
Kopecks
1978
Edge
Reeded
Mints
Mintmark of Saint Petersburg / Leningrad / Petrograd (Л) Saint Petersburg / Leningrad / Petrograd, Russia (1724-date)
М Moscow Mint (Московский монетный двор), Russia (?-date)
Comments
In SCWC Krause - Copper-nickel-zinc.
The Russian (and Soviet) catalogs list the alloy as Copper-nickel.
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50 Kopecks 15 orbits
Features
Issuer Soviet Union (Russia)
Period Soviet Union (1922-1991)
Type Standard circulation coins
Years 1961-1991
Value 50 Kopecks (0.50 SUR)
Currency Rouble (1961-1991)
Composition Nickel brass
Weight 4.4 g
Diameter 24 mm
Thickness 1.7 mm
Shape Round
Technique Milled
Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized 1991
Number N#762
References Y# 133a.1, 133a.2, Schön# 82a
Obverse
The coat of arms of the Soviet Union.
15 orbits of ribbon on wreath (7 + 1 + 7 orbits).
Script: Cyrillic
Lettering: СССР
Translation: USSR
Reverse
Value and date within wheat sprigs.
Script: Cyrillic
Lettering:
50
КОПЕЕК
1978
Translation:
50
Kopecks
1978
Edge
For 1961-dated coin the edge is plain, for the rest of dates the edge is lettered: year and value of the coin is specified (but errors in year do exist).
Lettering: ★ 1976 ★ ПЯТЬДЕСЯТ КОПЕЕК
Translation: ★ 1976 ★ Fifty Kopecks
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1 Rouble
Features
Issuer Soviet Union (Russia)
Period Soviet Union (1922-1991)
Type Standard circulation coins
Years 1961-1991
Value 1 Rouble (1 SUR)
Currency Rouble (1961-1991)
Composition Nickel brass
Weight 7.5 g
Diameter 27 mm
Thickness 2 mm
Shape Round
Technique Milled
Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized 1991
Number N#4656
References Y# 134a.1, 134a.2, Schön# 83a
Obverse
Emblem of the Soviet Union surrounded by legend.
Script: Cyrillic
Lettering:
СОЮЗ СОВЕТСКИХ СОЦИАЛИСТИЧЕСКИХ РЕСПУБЛИК
★
Translation: Union of Soviet Socialist Republics
Reverse
The large numerical denomination with date and wreath below.
Script: Cyrillic