Coins of the USSR. How much do rare items cost?

2024 Author: Sierra Becker | [email protected]. Last modified: 2024-02-26 03:45

Numismatics was formed in ancient times, when merchants from all over the world brought new coins to their hometowns. Each of the states expanded its borders, thereby increasing the collection of coins. If we take Soviet times, then such an activity as numismatics was widespread, because not only basic coins were issued, but also commemorative copies.

Coin collection of the USSR

How much do USSR coins cost and how can you build a good collection? If you are on fire with such a desire, then the first thing you need to study is a few materials on this topic. Why is it so important? Almost every third seller of a rare coin is trying to get the maximum possible profit from his copy, so he does not intend to behave honestly. Everyone overcharges, hoping to catch a rookie in the business.

On the Internet you can find many different tables, according to which both rare coins and commemorative coins are distributed. In Soviet times, approximately 70 coins were issued from inexpensive material, moreover, the price for each of them is quite affordable even for an ordinary collector. And yet, how much are the coins of the USSR?

Practically each of these coins will cost from 150 to 300 rubles, with the exception of a rare specimen. One of the most expensive is worth about 2,500 Russian rubles, this is a commemorative coin of 5 rubles, which was issued for 70 years of the Revolution. She has an original name - the puck, since its size is almost equivalent to a hockey puck. This is the only type of coin that was issued specifically for collectors. But even this could not affect its value.

Regarding ordinary coins, many have already stopped collecting them. All this is because the rare list includes expensive items that not everyone can afford. And not everyone is eager to leave an empty space in their collection or fill it with various fakes. Therefore, before creating your first collection, you must not only know how much the coins of the USSR cost, but also be able to distinguish originals from copies.

1961 coin

Let's discuss a very valuable coin of 1961 - 15 kopecks. Its diagonal is 19.56 mm, the thickness of the rib is ~ 1.2 mm, and the weight is 2.5 grams. The coin contains an alloy of copper and nickel.

One of its sides depicts the coat of arms of the USSR: hammer and sickle. If you look closely, you can see a minted inscription - USSR under the coat of arms.

On some coins you can find a mint stamp, but not in this case. A copy cannot be a fake, because on many old coins of the times of the USSR such a sign as the mint was no longer used.

On the opposite side is its face value - the number 15. Below it is the inscription "kopecks" and the year of issue at the very bottom.

Now let's find out how much the 1961 USSR coin costs. Its value is on average 15 rubles, if it does not have a factory defect, in an acceptable condition and without any defects. This is considered a classic case. The value can be increased to 200 rubles only if the coin is in perfect condition and has not been in circulation (UNC).

1991 coins

In 1991, denominations of one and two kopecks ceased to be produced. The lowest coin was 10 kopecks. Another of the changes is an additional inscription on the bottom edge. Now each copy began to designate the place where it was minted.

How much do 1991 USSR coins cost? In fact, the list of valuable coins is quite impressive, ranging from 40 rubles to more than 40,000 for one copy. For example, "1 kopeck" of 1991 in good condition will cost you no more than 120 rubles, but this is if it was minted in Moscow. The same copy, only minted in Leningrad, will cost half as much. But there are also very rare specimens where there is no mint inscription. Such coins can cost more than 1,500 rubles, although they were produced both in Moscow and Leningrad.

One of the rarest and most expensive coins is the 1991 2 kopeck coin. Such a copy will cost more than 10 thousand rubles. The coins got their value due to the human factor: someone mixed up the material, because of this “2 kopecks”were minted on 10 kopeck material.

1946 coins

In 1946, the Leningrad Mint issued a large number of coins of various denominations. In appearance, they correspond to the old models, which were produced in 1935. Starting in 1947, the mint began to experiment with new coins, as a result of which 16 ribbons appeared on the coat of arms. How much is a 1946 USSR coin worth?

A coin with a denomination of "1 kopeck" will cost buyers no more than 50 rubles. It was produced in large quantities, its cost only in excellent condition can reach 50 rubles.

The coin, issued in 1946 with a denomination of "3 kopecks", has several varieties and one special series of minting.

Some of the most popular models are stamped "1.1" and "1.2" on one side. The rarest specimen has 16 ribbons on the coat of arms. In total, about a dozen of these coins were produced, so the price for one piece is up to 40,000 rubles.

We have analyzed with you only a few popular coins of the Soviet period. If you decide to collect a collection of expensive items, then you need to properly study almost every one of them. It is extremely important to know exactly how much the coins of the USSR of different years of issue cost. The acquired knowledge will help save money.