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I've seen a select few on Ebay, but nothing special so far. Were there silver coins issued during '42-'43?  I saw a bunch of copper-nickel stuff so far, but I'd prefer small silver if it's available.

From what I've checked, there were no silver coins issued for the U.S.S.R. during the WWII. The last silver coins issued (utilitarian issues) was 1930. There are known silver specimens from 1931, but they are extremely rare.  After 1931, most of the coins were copper-nickel base. The only denominations struck in 1942, during the 'Battle of Stalingrad' were the 10,15 and 20 Kopek coins. The 10 and 15 Kopeks are scarce, going for approximately $100 in UNC.. There were also no Ruble coins issued between 1924 and 1964. Basically, the Soviets only issued utilitarian coins from 1924-1964, so there are no known, or official commemoratives during this time period. I hope this helps.


~Daniel

[FilthyBroke]

Well, that would explain it then.  I have easily found lots of coins from other countries so far, but the Russian ones seem to have eluded me.  Ebay only had a handfull of listings, and they were all circulated kopeks, and nothing at all listed for 1942.  That's what I'll be going with then, only I'll pick up a '41 or '43 date. 
I just like to check first and see if there is anything cool in silver first, and thought maybe I was missing something.  Thanks for your help!

[coinsarefun]

Here's one that arrived today. This is 5 Kopek from SIBERIA dated 1779.

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SIBERIA (REGIONAL)~5 Kopek 1779


~Daniel

My kind of coin
Really beautiful Daniel

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Here's one that arrived today. This is 5 Kopek from SIBERIA dated 1779.

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SIBERIA (REGIONAL)~5 Kopek 1779


~Daniel

My kind of coin
Really beautiful Daniel

Thanks Stefanie, I'm glad you liked it. I have another one arriving hopefully within a couple weeks. It's 2 Kopek from Siberia dated 1780. I'll post it as soon as it arrives.

~Daniel

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Here's one that arrived today. This is a copper Follis from the KINGDOM OF GEORGIA dated 420 (Koronikon Calender)/1200 AD. Issued under Queen: Tamara & King: David 1184-1231 AD. This variety is without a countermark.

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GEORGIA (KINGDOM)~AE Follis 420 (Koronikon Calender)/1200 AD

[FilthyBroke]

You always come up with some cool stuff.  I don't think I've seen this design before, thanks for posting it. 

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You always come up with some cool stuff.  I don't think I've seen this design before, thanks for posting it.

Thanks 'FilthyBroke', I'm glad you like it. I think I did post another specimen of this over a year ago, only that one had a countermark on it. Here's a respost so you can compare the two.

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GEORGIA (KINGDOM)~AE Follis 420 (Koronikon Calender)/1200 AD *Countermarked*

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GEORGIA (KINGDOM)~AE Follis 420 (Koronikon Calender)/1200 AD

Note the countermark on the first image. It's at the bottom of the obverse side. From what I understand, the coins without countermarks are supposed to be rarer than the marked coins.


~Daniel

[FilthyBroke]

Ah, my memory must be going.   

Speaking of which, I have to double-check myself all the time these days.  I had an order out and forgot what was in it (only out for 12 days), and when I opened it today I saw four coins where I thought I had ordered three. I thought I was getting a bonus or something, just for about five seconds until I saw the invoice where I paid for four.  It's falling apart fast for me since I hit the forties!

Oh, and speaking of forgetting stuff, here's my new pickup today -

1894 Caisse d'Pargne -

[Zantetsuken]

Sweet looking specimen as always. I like the toning on it. Is this made of silver?

~Daniel

[FilthyBroke]

Yep, and nice dark silver, just the way I like 'em.  I think it makes the design "pop".