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  • 5 Kopecks 1957, Y# 122, Russia, Soviet Union (USSR)
  • 5 Kopecks 1957, Y# 122, Russia, Soviet Union (USSR)
Obverse

The State Emblem of the Soviet Union (fourth version, 1956–1991) within circle, abbreviation USSR (Union of Soviet Socialist Republics) 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 15 turns. At the top of the Emblem is a five-pointed star.

СССР

Reverse

Denomination and date within wheat sprigs.

5
КОПЕЕК
1957

Edge

5 Kopecks

15 ribbons
Y# 122
Characteristics
Material Aluminium Bronze
Weight 5 g
Diameter 25 mm
Thickness 1.5 mm
Shape round
Alignment Medal
Mint
Leningrad Mint (LMD)

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