3 Roubles (Trial strike) 1956 front 3 Roubles (Trial strike) 1956 back
3 Roubles (Trial strike) 1956 photo
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3 Roubles Trial strike

1956 year
Nickel (Nickel Bronze) 14.6 g 31.5 mm
Description
Issuer
Soviet Union (Russia)
Period
Soviet Union (1922-1991)
Type
Pattern
Year
1956
Value
3 Roubles
Currency
Rouble (1924-1958)
Composition
Nickel (Nickel Bronze)
Weight
14.6 g
Diameter
31.5 mm
Shape
Round
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#316116
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Value, date and punched in number

Script: Cyrillic

Lettering:
3 A18
РУБЛЯ
1956

Translation: 3 Roubles

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

The Pattern 3 Roubles coin was designed by sculptor and artist, Ivan Dubas, and features an image of the Soviet state emblem on one side and the denomination on the other. The coin was minted in 1956 as a trial strike, which means it was produced in a small quantity for testing purposes and not intended for circulation. As a result, it is considered a rare and valuable collector's item among numismatists.