How to distinguish coinage spmd from mmd. From lmd to spmd. Mint trademark on coins of the ussr and the bank of russia

Many investors began their journey of investing in gold precisely by collecting expensive coins. Let's see what the rarest coins of Russia can bring you a good income. What coins are in demand at the present time, and how to make a hobby bring money?

The rarest and most expensive coins of Russia

Let's start with the coins of the USSR and up to the present, coins. Before we begin, let's clarify the basic terms:

SPMD - St. Petersburg Mint;
MMD - Moscow Mint;
BOMD - No mint designation.

5 kopecks of 2002 BOMD

The cost of a simple coin of 5 kopecks in 2002 is very low (only 2-3 rubles). But together with them were issued and rare for the time coins of 5 kopecks in 2002 without a mint designation. On a coin of this denomination, the mint mark is located under the horse's left hoof. The cost of 2500-3500 thousand rubles.

50 kopecks of 2001 MMD

This coin can safely be called a "collector's dream." It was not launched into circulation, and there were no facts of sale either. But it is known that the coin was minted in MMD. It is made of brass and has a characteristic yellow hue, and 105 grooves can be counted on the edge. The cost of 100,000 - 120,000 rubles.

1 ruble 1997 MMD

Among coins of the face value of 1 ruble in 1997, there is a fairly valuable copy. The main difference is a wide edging, which can be either flat or with a small step. The coin was minted at the Moscow Mint Palace. The cost of 4000-8000 rubles.

1 ruble of 2003 SPMD

Such rubles have a very limited edition and were minted exclusively in SPMD. On the edge, 110 corrugations can be counted, the alloy of the coin is copper and nickel, so it is not attracted by a magnet. The cost of 10,000 rubles.

1 ruble of 2001 MMD

Another very rare ruble. It was minted in 2001 by the MMD, and was not supposed to go into circulation. But for unknown reasons, an indefinite amount nevertheless fell into the hands. The coin, like the previous one, has a copper-nickel alloy and is not attracted by a magnet. It can be easily confused with the ruble issued in honor of the 10th anniversary of the Commonwealth of Independent States. The cost of 30,000 rubles.

2 rubles with Yu.A. Gagarin, 2001 BOMD

In 2001, in honor of the 40th anniversary of manned space flight, a coin was issued with a portrait of Yu.A. Gagarin. It was struck in MMD. But there are also rare specimens without the sign of the Mint Palace. The cost of such 4,000 rubles.

2 rubles 2003 SPMD

Limited edition coin. Only SPMD was minted and has a significant rarity. It is made of an alloy of nickel and copper (it is not attracted by a magnet). On the edge, one can count 84 corrugations divided into 12 sections, each of which has 7 corrugations. Cost from 3,000 - 8,000 rubles.

2 rubles 2001 MMD

Officially, the 2 ruble coin of 2001 was not minted by any mint, but there are several copies (it is not known how much exactly) that have the MMD mark. The cost of 50,000 rubles.

5 rubles 1999 SPMD

The most expensive and rarest coin of modern Russia. It is only known that one single copy was found, and there is confirmation of the transaction of sale of this coin at a price of 250,000 rubles.

5 rubles 2003 SPMD

The most common coin in denominations of five rubles, only with the sign of the St. Petersburg Mint. The cost of 6,000 rubles.

Average coin value

And now, for greater convenience, I would like to summarize our knowledge and reduce it to a more convenient table.

Cost table

№ p / p	Coin value	Year of issue	Coin Palace	Average cost, rub.
1	5 kopecks	2002	BOMD	2500-3500
2	50 kopecks	2001	MMD	100000-120000
3	1 ruble	1997	MMD	4000-8000
4	1 ruble	2003	SPMD	10000
5	1 ruble	2001	MMD	30000
6	2 rubles with Yu.A. Gagarin	2001	BOMD	4000
7	2 rubles	2003	SPMD	3000-8000
8	2 rubles	2001	MMD	50000
9	5 rubles	1999	SPMD	250000
10	5 rubles	2003	SPMD	6000

Auction of expensive and rare coins

If you are a happy owner of rare coins, and also do not have any personal affection for them, then you can easily participate in various auctions and earn decent money. Below is a list of several popular online auctions.

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If in the future you want to have a collection of rare coins, then when collecting specific specimens, it is also important to pay attention to the mint. Sometimes this knowledge helps to quickly determine the market value of a new product, which fell into the hands. One and the same instance, issued by different yards, in price may differ several times.

History and modernity of Russian mints

Only two mints operate on the territory of the modern Russian Federation. One works in Moscow, and the second in St. Petersburg. On modern coins, the names are minted as "" or "". If the products are cheap, then they will simply have the letters “M” or “S-P” on them.

There are instances on which no indication of origin at all. The cost of such a marriage increases significantly. It is alarming that the MMD stamp usually looks several times larger than St. Petersburg. In fact, there is nothing strange in this, because it really is.

The first Russian mint was founded in 1534. This happened in the then capital of Moscow under Tsar John IV. In St. Petersburg, this institution was founded by Peter I in 1724. Since 1876, the mint in St. Petersburg became the only one in the country. Today it is still located on the territory of the Peter and Paul Fortress. In 1921, the minting of Soviet coins began here. Also in Russia, the Yekaterinburg Mint worked from 1727 to 1876. At the Suzunsky smelter, the yard worked from 1766 to 1847.

Many beginners in numismatics are somewhat skeptical mint definitionwho issued this coin. And let's say it is wrong for the future collector of rare coins. Indeed, knowledge of the mint sometimes helps determine the market value of a rarity that has fallen into your hands. The same denomination, issued by different mints, can vary in price several times.

So how do you define a mint on Russian coins. First you need to know that in modern Russia there are two mints: Moscow and St. Petersburg. And on modern coins their names are minted in the form of monograms: MMD and SPMD. On cheap coins, the sign is on the reverse in the form of the letters M and C-P. Sometimes, on some coins, the courtyard designation is missing. And as a result of such a marriage, the value of a coin grows significantly. Also, a novice collector should not be alarmed by the fact that the stamp of the Moscow Mint on coins looks somewhat more than St. Petersburg. This is the case.

To determine the mint for numismatists, you may need a magnifying glass. But if circumstances permit, you can use a camera or scanner. But the last two ways are more suitable for old or shabby coins. So a magnifying glass is the main tool of numismatist.

But even with a magnifying glass, it is not always easy to find mint emblems on a coin. Therefore, we immediately suggest that on 10 ruble coins mint mark can be found on the obverse of a coin under its denomination. In the photo below, this is clearly illustrated.

A penny coin will please the collector with the letters M or C-P under the horse's front hooves.

On the coins of the early nineties, mints are indicated on the front side of the coin in the form of the letters M (Moscow) or L (Leningrad).

Also, the mint can be identified by the edge (edge) of the coin - on MMD coins, the inscriptions have a more rounded shape than on SPMD coins.

For ordinary coins that are in a walker, the mint emblems are on the reverse of the coin under the eagle's paw on the right side. Monograms of mints are standard, so you can easily distinguish between them.

Here. Now you know how to determine the mint on a coin and you can arrange all your coins not only in order, but also delimit the mints, like a real numismatist professional.

The front side of the coin. The obverse of modern rubles depicts a double-headed eagle, on kopeks - a horseman piercing a snake with a spear. In Soviet coins, the obverse is the one where the emblem of the USSR is depicted.

The side of the coin, opposite the obverse. The reverse of modern Russian coins is decorated with floral ornaments, on this side the denomination is indicated by a number.

Hert - side surface of the coin.

Kant - a narrow protruding strip along the edge of the coin, performing the function of protecting its relief from wear.

Mint sign

Mint sign - trademark of the manufacturer. On modern rubles, the mint is indicated by the abbreviations SPMD (St. Petersburg Mint) or MMD (Moscow Mint), in kopecks in block letters "S-P" (St. Petersburg) or "M" (Moscow). The trademark is located on the obverse of the coin: in rubles, it should be sought under the paw of an eagle, in copecks, under the front hoof of a horse. An exception is commemorative (anniversary) metal money, in which the mint mark is located in other places, for example, between the branches of a floral ornament.

Mint mark on modern kopeks:

Letter M	The letters "S"

Possible options for designating a monetary enterprise on banknotes 1992-1993:

M - Moscow Mint	L - Leningrad Mint

MMD - Moscow Mint	LMD - Leningrad Mint

Coin Preservation Degrees

The condition of the coin (coin safety) is one of the main factors affecting its collection value.

The following degrees of preservation of the coin are distinguished:

Uncirculated (UNC) - Superior Condition. In this state, the coin should not have any signs of attrition, and all its details of the picture are usually clearly distinguishable. Coins in this state often have an original "hammered" gloss on the entire surface of their surface. In this case, the presence of minor traces of storage in bags in the form of small nicks or scratches and some other shortcomings is permissible.
About Uncirculated (AU, less commonly aUNC) - almost excellent condition. The coin has minimal, barely noticeable scuffs.
Extremely Fine (XF) - excellent condition. Coins in excellent condition have a very slight attrition of the most prominent small elements of the picture. Usually at least 90 - 95% of small parts are clearly distinguishable on them.
Very Fine (VF) - very good condition.. Metallic money already has a very noticeable fray, and somewhat smoothed details of the picture (as a rule, only about 75% of the details of the picture are clearly distinguishable).
Fine (F) - good condition. Good condition is determined by the pronounced wear of the surfaces due to the long stay of the banknote in circulation. Visible to about 50% of the original details of the picture.
Very Good (VG) - satisfactory condition. Significant abrasion of the entire surface. In Very Good condition, as a rule, only about 25% of the initial elements of the picture are retained.
Good (g) - weak condition Very intense scuffing. Usually, the largest design details are usually distinguishable.

Varieties

Collecting coins by variety is gaining popularity these days. Varieties are called copies of coins of the same denomination, year of issue, mint, which have any differences:

in the stamps used for minting the obverse and (or) reverse,
on the design and inscriptions on the edge,
material of which the coin is made.

The most popular catalogs of varieties of coins of modern Russia are:

Types of coin marriage

The numismatic value of defective banknotes in some cases is an order of magnitude higher than standard copies. The most common types of coin marriage are:

1. Bite (moon)

Defect in the production of blanks. Such a marriage is formed during a failure in the supply of a metal tape and if the tape is not completely displaced, then a semicircular “bite” from the previous cutting remains on the newly cut circle. Only specimens with pronounced bites or several bites on one coin are valued. The price of such coins at auctions usually does not exceed 1000 rubles.

2. Not minted

Non-minted images on a coin can appear both as a result of wear of working stamps, and as a result of insufficient impact force when minting. It occurs quite often. Of interest are only coins with strong non-minting, in which case the price of a coin can exceed 1000 rubles.

One of the most common types of coin marriage. This type of marriage is formed when using a destroyed stamp. A cracked stamp during coinage forms a convex line on the coin, starting from its edge. Of interest to collectors are only specimens with a pronounced split of the stamp going from edge to edge. The cost of such banknotes usually starts at 100 rubles and in some cases can exceed 1000 rubles.

4. The rotation of the obverse relative to the reverse

In the case of using stamps fixed with a certain rotation relative to each other for stamping, a marriage called “rotation” is obtained. The rotation angle can be from 0 to 180 degrees clockwise or counterclockwise. The price of copies with this type of marriage depends on the bias. The higher the angle, the more expensive the "turn" is estimated, but rarely when the cost of modern coins with a turn exceeds 1000 rubles.

Other types of marriage are much less common and are described in a separate article.

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The signs of the mint on the coins of Russia allow you to accurately determine where such a coin was minted. Since the days of the Soviet Union, there were two mints in Russia - Moscow and Leningradsky, which later became St. Petersburg.

In Moscow, the mint appeared in 1534. And in 1724, by decree of Peter I, a mint was opened in St. Petersburg, which was also the only one for some time, since Moscow did not function from 1826 to 1942.

Now in Russia there are two mints. The designation on coins is minted in the form of monograms: MMD and SPMD.

Signs of the mint in the USSR

The first sign of the mint appeared on the reverse denomination of 1 ruble, which was issued in 1975, in honor of the 40th anniversary of the victory. It was a sign of LDM, which belonged to Leningradsky. In 1977, in addition to LDM, the MMD sign was first applied to the chervontsa edge. The coins denoting the mint, began to be applied to the bargaining chip only since 1990.

Mint marks on coins

In the USSR, the letters L and M, as well as the abbreviations LDM, MMD, were applied for 1992-1993. On the 1992 ruble, there are three different versions of the mint mark - the stigma MMD, L and M.

To determine the mint, numismatists will need a magnifying glass. In some cases, if the condition of the coin is already poor, a scanner and a camera may come in handy. But in most cases, a magnifier is quite enough. Sometimes it’s difficult to make out the emblem of the mint.

The emblem of the mint in modern Russia

So how to determine the mint on modern coins in Russia? On cheap coins, they are displayed in the form of M and S-P on the obverse under the horse's front hooves. On some coins, the stamp of the Moscow Mint looks larger, which is also true.

Ordinary coins familiar to us, which are common in circulation, have mint marks located on the obverse of the coin under the eagle's paw on the right. At the same time, monograms of mints are usually of a standard form, however, they can also have many varieties. Sometimes the mint can be identified by the edge of the coin. Money minted on has inscriptions of a more rounded shape than those minted by the St. Peretburg Mint.

On commemorative coins, depending on the denomination, the mint mark can stand in different places. On the reverse of coins in denominations of 2 rubles and 5 rubles, the emblem is located between the curls of the branches on the right side. In the central part of the reverse, directly below the face value, it stands at 10 rubles. And on the rest with a brass coating - next to the year of manufacture.

There are also such coins on which the mint mark is not affixed. This was due to an error in the manufacture of stamps. Among numismatists, such coins are very much appreciated. Four such coins are known, two of which are commemorative: 1 ruble of 1993, minted in honor of the 130th anniversary of Vernadsky; 2 rubles 2003 - in honor of the 40th anniversary of space flight; as well as 5 kopecks of 2002 and 2003. The affiliation of coins of the times of the USSR to a specific mint can be determined by some features of the stamps.

Some numismatists, newcomers, underestimate the importance of the mint mark, but in vain. A coin of the same denomination and year of issue can vary greatly in price depending on the presence and absence of this sign, as well as its shape.