USSR, Pol Kopeiki, or half kopek. Curiously this denomination was referred to as a denga or denezhka during Tsarist times, but only as a half kopek during USSR years. This denomination was very shortlived as it was nearly valueless.
Full Version: USSR 1/2 Kopek 1925
USSR, Pol Kopeiki, or half kopek. Curiously this denomination was referred to as a denga or denezhka during Tsarist times, but only as a half kopek during USSR years. This denomination was very shortlived as it was nearly valueless.
QUOTE(Scottishmoney @ Feb 7 2007, 01:42 PM) [snapback]301174[/snapback]
... This denomination was very shortlived as it was nearly valueless.
I have to disagree with this statement. The coin was minted for 4 (I believe) years which is not REALLY a short span. Moreover, it was worth something during 1924-1925 according to my sources.
Also, I believe this type is highly undervalued as almost all Soviet coins. I expect pretty big hike in the prices for the pieces soon (do we really need one ? :-)
QUOTE(Oldman @ Feb 7 2007, 02:26 PM) [snapback]301179[/snapback]
I have to disagree with this statement. The coin was minted for 4 (I believe) years which is not REALLY a short span. Moreover, it was worth something during 1924-1925 according to my sources.
Also, I believe this type is highly undervalued as almost all Soviet coins. I expect pretty big hike in the prices for the pieces soon (do we really need one ? :-)
1/2 Kopeck was minted for 3 years 1925, 1927, 1928. And interestingly other coppers were minted in 1924 and some in 1925 (1925 1 Kopeck is scarce, especially in good condition and 2 Kopecks of 1925 is very rare). In 1927 and 1928 all other denominations were smaller size and weight coins made in Bronze so I guess 1/2 Kopeck in size bigger than 1 Kopeck looked odd at that time.
WCO
QUOTE(WCO @ Feb 7 2007, 02:37 PM) [snapback]301180[/snapback]
I guess 1/2 Kopeck in size bigger than 1 Kopeck looked odd at that time.
I think a nickel being bigger than a dime looks odd.
QUOTE(grivna1726 @ Feb 7 2007, 05:47 PM) [snapback]301208[/snapback]
I think a nickel being bigger than a dime looks odd.
That came from history when the dimes were made of silver
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