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  • 3 Kopecks 1924, Y# 78, Russia, Soviet Union (USSR)
  • 3 Kopecks 1924, Y# 78, Russia, Soviet Union (USSR)
Obverse

Depicts the State Emblem of the Soviet Union (first version, 1923–1936) within a circle, the USSR state motto "Workers of the world, unite!" is around, and the abbreviation USSR (Union of Soviet Socialist Republics) is below.

The State Emblem of the Soviet Union is composed of a sickle and a hammer on a globe depicted in the rays of the sun and framed by ears of wheat wrapped around a ribbon with 7 turns. At the top of the Emblem is a five-pointed star.

ПРОЛЕТАРИИ ВСЕХ СТРАН, СОЕДИНЯЙТЕСЬ!
C.C.C.P.

Reverse

Value and date within wheat sprigs.

3
КОПЕЙКИ
1924

Edge

3 Kopecks

7 ribbons
Y# 78 Schön# 33
Characteristics
Material Bronze
Weight 9.8 g
Diameter 27.7 mm
Thickness 2 mm
Shape round
Alignment Medal
Mint
Leningrad Mint (LMD)

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