© Ulmo
© Ulmo
1 Rouble Friedrich Engels
| Nickel silver | 12.8 g | 31 mm |
| Issuer | Soviet Union (Russia) |
|---|---|
| Period | Soviet Union (1922-1991) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Years | 1983-1985 |
| Value | 1 Rouble (1 SUR) |
| Currency | Rouble (1961-1991) |
| Composition | Nickel silver |
| Weight | 12.8 g |
| Diameter | 31 mm |
| Thickness | 2.3 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | 1991 |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#11529 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 13% |
Reverse
Bust 3/4 left with dates.
Script: Cyrillic
Lettering:
1820
1895
ФРИДРИХ ЭНГЕЛЬС
Translation:
1820
1895
Friedrich Engels
Engraver: Nikolay Alexandrovich Nosov
Edge
Smooth with inscription
Lettering: Y#200.1 : ОДИН РУБЛЬ • ОДИН РУБЛЬ • Y#200.2 : ОДИН РУБЛЬ • 1988 • Н •
Translation: One Rouble
Comment
Proof Restrike Y#200.2; error date 1983:www.rarecoins.ru
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a portrait of Friedrich Engels, a German philosopher and historian who was a close friend and collaborator of Karl Marx. Engels was a key figure in the development of Marxist theory, and his work "The Condition of the Working Class in England" was a significant influence on Marx's own writing. The coin was issued in the Soviet Union in 1983-1985 as part of a series commemorating notable figures in the history of socialism and communism.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | 55000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Rouble (Friedrich Engels) 1983-1985 coin.
