50 Kopecks Pattern
1941 year| Silver (.500) | 5.6 g | 25.1 mm |
| Issuer | Soviet Union (Russia) |
|---|---|
| Period | Soviet Union (1922-1991) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1941 |
| Value | 50 Kopecks (0.50) |
| Currency | Rouble (1924-1958) |
| Composition | Silver (.500) |
| Weight | 5.6 g |
| Diameter | 25.1 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#423512 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Value and date within wheat sprigs.
Script: Cyrillic
Lettering:
50
КОПЕЕК
1941
Translation:
50
Kopecks
Edge
Plain
Comment
In 1941, secret work was carried out in the USSR to introduce new coins with a face value of 50 kopecks. Most likely, this project was not completed and was stopped due to the outbreak of World War II.
Later, the first publication about the existence of such coins was in 1974 (without pictures). And the first publication of this type with pictures was made only in 2019.
Interesting fact
The Pattern 50 Kopecks coin was designed by the famous Russian artist and sculptor, Ivan Dubasov. Dubasov was known for his work on various coins and medals during the Soviet era, and his designs often featured images of Soviet leaders and symbols of the Soviet state. The Pattern 50 Kopecks coin is one of his most notable works, and it features a portrait of Joseph Stalin on the obverse side, with the Soviet coat of arms on the reverse side. The coin was minted in 1941, during the height of World War II, and it was intended to be used as a circulating coin in the Soviet Union. However, due to the wartime conditions, the coin was never released into circulation and only a small number of pattern coins were produced. Today, the Pattern 50 Kopecks coin is a rare and highly sought-after collector's item among numismatists.
