Russia 1942 15 kopeks

Goldberg sale 72, lot 6170

photo courtesy Goldberg Coins & Collectibles

This specimen was lot 6170 in Goldberg sale 72 (Los Angeles, February 2013), where it sold for $891.25. The catalog description^[1] noted, "Russia. 15 Kopeks, 1942. Of the Soviet period this is one of the rarest date of any minor. Nice original mint luster. Very Rare date. NGC graded MS-62." This type was struck 1937-46 and most dates are common but this one is rare. Other Soviet rarities exist, including the 1958 10 kopeks.

Recorded mintage: unknown.

Specification: 2.68 g, copper-nickel, 20 mm diameter.

Catalog reference: KM Y-110.

Source:

• Michael, Thomas, and Tracy L. Schmidt, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1901-2000, 47th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2019.
• Harris, Robert P., Guidebook of Russian Coins, 1725 to 1970, Santa Cruz, CA: Bonanza Press, 1971.
• ^[1]Ira and Larry Goldberg, Goldberg sale 72: The Pre-Long Beach Auction, Los Angeles, CA: Goldberg Coins & Collectibles, 2013.

Link to:

• 1925 15 kopeks
• 1935 5 kopeks, legend obverse
• 1942 10 kopeks
• 1956 10 kopeks
• Coins and currency dated 1942
• return to coins of Russia