5 Roubles (Trial strike) 1956 front 5 Roubles (Trial strike) 1956 back
5 Roubles (Trial strike) 1956 photo
© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg

5 Roubles Trial strike

1956 year
Copper-nickel 18.42 g 34 mm
Description
Issuer
Soviet Union (Russia)
Period
Soviet Union (1922-1991)
Type
Pattern
Year
1956
Value
5 Roubles
Currency
Rouble (1924-1958)
Composition
Copper-nickel
Weight
18.42 g
Diameter
34 mm
Shape
Round
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#316118
Rarity index
95%

Reverse

Value, date and punched in number

Script: Cyrillic

Lettering:
5 2
РУБЛЯ
1956

Translation: 5 Roubles

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

The Pattern 5 Roubles (Trial strike) 1956 from Soviet Union (Russia) made of Copper-nickel weighing 18.42 g is a rare and unique coin, with only a few known examples in existence. It was minted in 1956 as a trial strike, meaning it was not intended for circulation and was only produced in small quantities for testing purposes. The coin features a unique design, with the Soviet Union's national emblem on one side and the denomination "5 Roubles" on the other. Due to its rarity and historical significance, this coin is highly sought after by collectors and can fetch high prices at auction.