1 Rouble (Magtymguly Pyragy) 1991 front 1 Rouble (Magtymguly Pyragy) 1991 back
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1 Rouble Magtymguly Pyragy

1991 year
Copper-nickel 12.8 g 31 mm
Description
Issuer
Soviet Union (Russia)
Period
Soviet Union (1922-1991)
Type
Circulating commemorative coin
Year
1991
Value
1 Rouble (1&nbspSUR)
Currency
Rouble (1961-1991)
Composition
Copper-nickel
Weight
12.8 g
Diameter
31 mm
Thickness
2.3 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
1991
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#14655
Rarity index
14%

Reverse

Portrait of Magtymguly Pyragy.

Script: Cyrillic

Lettering:
Махтумкули
1733-1798

Translation: Magtymguly

Edge

Smooth with inscription

Lettering: ОДИН РУБЛЬ • ОДИН РУБЛЬ •

Translation: One Rouble • one Rouble •

Comment

Magtymguly Pyragy (Persian: مختوم‌قلی فراغی Makhtumqoli Faraghi; Turkmen: Magtymguly Pyragy; 1724 – c. 1807) was a Turkmen spiritual leader and philosophical poet who made significant efforts to secure independence and autonomy for his people in the 18th century.

Interesting fact

The interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique design, showcasing the portrait of Magtymguly Pyragy, a prominent Turkmen poet and statesman, on one side, and the coat of arms of the Soviet Union on the other. This coin was issued in 1991, the year the Soviet Union collapsed, making it a rare and collectible piece of history.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1991  350000 - - - - - -

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