Description
• Country: Soviet Union
• Denomination: 1 Poltinnik (50 Kopeks)
• Year: 1924
• Metal: 90% Silver
• Weight: 10 grams
• Pure Silver Content: ~0.289 troy oz
• Diameter: 26.7 mm
• Edge: Reeded
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🖼 Design Details
Obverse (Front):
• Worker striking an anvil with a hammer
• Industrial gears and agricultural elements
• Date “1924” at bottom
• Symbolizes Soviet industrial strength and labor
Reverse (Back):
• Early USSR coat of arms
• Hammer & sickle over globe
• Wheat wreath
• Motto: “Workers of the world, unite!”
This is one of the most iconic early Soviet silver coins.
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🏷 Grading (Your Slab)
• Grading Company: MEGA – Middle East Grading Alliance
• Grade: VF 25 (Very Fine)
• Noted: CLEANED
⚠️ “Cleaned” means the coin was polished or improperly cleaned at some point.
This reduces collector value compared to original surfaces.
Your coin shows:
• Strong central detail
• Noticeable toning
• Surface signs consistent with cleaning
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💰 Value Estimate
Because it is silver, it always has melt value.
• Silver melt value depends on current silver price
• Typical market value in VF cleaned condition:
• $20 – $35 USD
• If uncleaned VF, it could reach $40–60+ USD
The “cleaned” note lowers value somewhat.
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⭐ Collector Notes
• 1924 is the first year of this major Soviet silver type.
• Popular with world coin and communist-era collectors.
• Strong historical appeal.