The most expensive coins of the USSR or Examples of successful investments in antiques

Investments in antiques are becoming more popular, so it is not surprising that not only numismatists are interested in the most expensive coins of the USSR. At the same time, many beginners collectors are familiar with the phenomenon when a coin of the 19th century costs several tens of rubles, and a copy of the times of the USSR is estimated at several thousand dollars. Therefore, the question arises as to which factors determine the value of coins.

First of all, this is a rarity - the probability of a certain coin in the market. Next come such factors as safety, popularity (in demand among collectors) and the value of the coin. No less important role in the formation of the price is played by the metal from which it is made. The age of the coin and the period of its release have a relatively relative impact on the collector value of such antiques. Often more significant is the territorial factor, because the price may vary depending on the region. And now consider the most valuable coins of the USSR.

Chervonets in 1925, the price - 6 million rubles.

The high price of this coin is primarily provoked by its rarity. So, up to the present time there are only 5 gold chervonets of 1925. In addition, all of them are in museum collections. Copper tchervontsy, released in the same year, preserved and even less - 2 copies. One of them was sold in 2008 for 5 million rubles. The second copy was exhibited at auction in 2011 for 6 million rubles. True, there was no one who wanted to buy it.

50 copecks. 1929, the price - 10 million rubles.

The most expensive coins of the USSR have their own record holders. So, in 2011, during the auction held by Znak, more than $ 3 million was sold a coin trial coinage of the above-mentioned year. This amount was the highest price for a coin of Soviet origin over the past 3 years.

Coins of 1947, the price - from 300 thousand rubles.

The most expensive coins of the USSR are inextricably linked with the year 1947. The entire series, released in the year, is rare. The price of one such coin starts from 300 thousand rubles. Even the most famous numismatists own coins in 1947, not in full.

50 copecks. 1953, the price is 1 million rubles

These are coins of trial coinage. Until now, it is not known why their release was planned. Some argue that this was nothing more than an improvement in design, others associate the coinage of this coin with the attempt of monetary reform. During the auction, organized by the firm "Coins and Medals", 50 cents of copper-nickel alloy went for 1 million rubles.

1/2 kopeks. 1961, the price is 550 thousand rubles

After the release of the trial version of the indicated coins, it became clear that it would be too costly. Therefore, prices for essential goods were rounded down, and prices for other products - in large. At the moment of coins in 1961, a maximum of 10 pieces have been preserved. One of them was recently sold for 550 thousand rubles.

Buying the most expensive coins of Russia and the USSR, one should be extremely cautious, because it is very easy to stumble on a fake. Therefore, before buying it is necessary to consult with an experienced numismatist. In addition, the most expensive coins of the USSR, as a rule, have supporting documents.