10 Kopecks (16 orbits) 1948-1956 front 10 Kopecks (16 orbits) 1948-1956 back
10 Kopecks (16 orbits) 1948-1956 photo
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10 Kopecks 16 orbits

 
Copper-nickel 1.8 g 17.27 mm
Description
Issuer
Soviet Union (Russia)
Period
Soviet Union (1922-1991)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1948-1956
Value
10 Kopecks (0.10)
Currency
Rouble (1924-1958)
Composition
Copper-nickel
Weight
1.8 g
Diameter
17.27 mm
Thickness
1.1 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#5991
Rarity index
7%

Reverse

Value within octagon flanked by sprigs with date below.

Script: Cyrillic

Lettering:
10
КОП
1956

Unabridged legend:
10
КОПЕЕК
1956

Translation:
10
KOPECKS
1956

Edge

Reeded

Comment

Novodel (1950s, Leningrad Mint):