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15 Kopecks 7 orbits; Trial Strike
1932 year| Brass | 2.54 g |
| Issuer | Soviet Union (Russia) |
|---|---|
| Period | Soviet Union (1922-1991) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1932 |
| Value | 15 Kopecks (0.15) |
| Currency | Rouble (1924-1958) |
| Composition | Brass |
| Weight | 2.54 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#94252 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 82% |
Reverse
Value on shield held by figure at left looking right.
Script: Cyrillic
Lettering:
СОЮЗ СОВЕТСКИХ СОЦИАЛИ СТИЧЕСКИХ РЕСПУБЛИК
1932 г.
15
КОП
Translation:
Union of Soviet Socialist Republics
1932 year
15 Kop (Kopecks)
Edge
Reeded
Comment
Copper-zinc alloy.Interesting fact
The Pattern 15 Kopecks coin was designed by the famous Russian artist and sculptor, Ivan Dubasov. Dubasov was known for his work on various Soviet coins and medals, and his designs often featured images of Soviet leaders and symbols of the Soviet state. In this particular coin, Dubasov's design features a depiction of the Soviet Union's coat of arms, which includes a hammer and sickle, surrounded by a wreath of wheat and other agricultural symbols. The coin's design was meant to represent the Soviet Union's agricultural and industrial might, and it was intended to be used as a regular circulating coin. However, due to various reasons, including the economic and political turmoil of the time, the coin was never officially released into circulation, and only a small number of trial strikes were produced. Today, these coins are highly sought after by collectors and are considered a rare and valuable piece of Soviet numismatic history.
