3 Kopecks
Soviet 3 Kopecks
Soviet Union (USSR) · 1938
A bronze-colored Soviet coin featuring the USSR coat of arms on one side and the denomination with the year 1938 on the other.
- Country
- Soviet Union (USSR)
- Year
- 1938
- Denomination
- 3 Kopecks
- Metal
- Aluminum-Bronze (95% Copper, 5% Aluminum)
- Grade
- Fair to About Good ( dug condition with environmental damage and corrosion )
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Overview
A bronze-colored Soviet coin featuring the USSR coat of arms on one side and the denomination with the year 1938 on the other.
Historical significance
Issued during the pre-WWII Stalinist era of the Soviet Union, reflecting the industrialization and economic policies of the period.
Obverse (front)
Features the State Coat of Arms of the Soviet Union with hammer and sickle, rising sun, wheat stalks, and the large letters 'CCCP' below.
Reverse (back)
Displays the denomination numeral '3' at the top, the word 'КОПЕЙКИ' (Kopecks) below it, and the year '1938' at the bottom, framed by wheat stalks.
Estimated value
$1 - $10 depending on condition
What drives this coin's value
Condition and preservation are the primary value drivers, as most dates from this era are common.
Grade assessment
Fair to About Good ( dug condition with environmental damage and corrosion )
Mintage & rarity
Common, millions were produced
Authenticity & counterfeit red flags
Counterfeits are extremely rare for low-denomination circulation coins of this era due to their low face value.
Notable varieties & errors
Standard circulation strike with no major rare varieties for the 1938 3 kopecks.
Similar coins
Other Soviet kopeck denominations from the 1930s (1, 2, 5 kopecks)
Care & preservation
Store in a dry environment to prevent further corrosion. Avoid harsh chemical cleaning which can destroy the original patina.
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