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3 Kopecks Trial strike; smooth edge
| Brass | 2.99 g | 21 mm |
| Issuer | Soviet Union (Russia) |
|---|---|
| Period | Soviet Union (1922-1991) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Years | 1979-1980 |
| Value | 3 Kopecks (0.03 SUR) |
| Currency | Rouble (1961-1991) |
| Composition | Brass |
| Weight | 2.99 g |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Thickness | 1 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | 1991 |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#94143 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 82% |
Reverse
Value and date within wheat sprigs.
Script: Cyrillic
Lettering:
3
КОПЕЙКИ
1979
Translation: 3 Kopecks
Edge
Plain
Comment
This coin - technological sample, the standard coin blanks minted in a special smooth ring. Copper-zinc.1979 - Catalogue Ushakov, Fedorin - 535(Р-4).
1980 - Catalogue Ushakov, Fedorin - 538(Р-4).
Interesting fact
The Pattern 3 Kopecks coin was never officially released into circulation, making it a rare and sought-after collector's item among numismatists.
