Signs on coins that mean. The rarest and most expensive coins of modern Russia - list and prices

The first in Russia Mint appeared in 1534 in Moscow. In the period from 1697 to 1701 in Moscow, there were already 5 enterprises for minting money. In 1724, by decree of Peter I, the same enterprise was founded in St. Petersburg, which after 1826 became the only one in the Russian Empire. In Moscow, coin minting was resumed only in 1942 at the newly built enterprise.

In the Soviet Union, coins were produced at the Moscow and Leningrad enterprises. They were minted without a sign until 1991. In 1991, on the obverse appeared the trademark of the company minting a coin. The letter “M” is the designation of the Moscow Mint, and “L” is Leningradsky. Signs were located in the lower part of the obverse of the coin to the right of the coat of arms of the USSR.

After the collapse of the USSR, a monetary reform took place, the appearance of the coins, their weight changed, and some other denominations appeared. On the first GKChP coins, the trademark was put on the reverse under the face value, and the markings remained the same. In mid-1991, new hallmarks began to appear on coins of 1 ruble and higher, namely “MMD” - Moscow Mint and “LMD” - Leningradsky. Now the coins were minted with different letters: “M”, “L”, “MMD”, “LMD” depending on the face value. This continued until 1993. In 1993, after another monetary reform, the mint mark “M”, “L” finally disappeared.

After renaming Leningrad to St. Petersburg, the stigma also changed. Since 1997, coins with the “SPMD” sign began to be minted, which meant St. Petersburg Mint. Moscow designation remains the same - “MMD”. Each coin minting company began to stamp two samples on the obverse side. On a trifle up to 50 kopecks, Moscow puts “M”, and the St. Petersburg SP and it is located under the hoof of a horse raised. From 1 ruble and above - “MMD” and “SPMD”, respectively. At these values, the sign is placed under the right paw of the eagle.

On modern commemorative coins, the mint mark is in different places, depending on the face value. On coins of 2 rubles and 5 rubles, it is located on the reverse on the right side between the curls of the branch. On a bimetallic coin in denominations of 10 rubles - in the center on the reverse under the coin value. On ten-ruble brass coated steel coins issued since 2009, the sign is placed on the reverse side on the right side under a branch next to the year of issue.

Gallery of signs

Since the founding of the Russian Empire, there have been many enterprises minting money. Each enterprise had its own designation. Below are the names and signs of the mints of Tsarist Russia.

AM - Anninsky
BC - Red, Embankment
BM - St. Petersburg
VM - Warsaw
ЕМ - Ekaterinburg
IM - Kolpinsky (Izhora)
KD - Red
KM - Kolyvan, Suzun, Kolpinsky (Izhora)
M, MD, MDD, MDZ, MM, MOSCOW - Kadashevsky
MMD - Red
MW - Warsaw
ND, NDD, NDZ - Naberezhny
SM - Sestroretsky (on the nickels of 1763-1767)
SM - Petersburg (on coins 1797-1799 gg.)
С - Banking (on gold and silver money 1799-1801)
SM - Suzunsky (on money 1798)
SP - St. Petersburg
SP - Banking (on gold and silver coins of 1800)
SPB - St. Petersburg (on the money 1724-1796 and 1805-1914)
SPB - Banking (on gold and silver coins of 1801-1805)
SPB - Paris and Strasbourg (on a change of silver in 1861 without an Minsmeister sign)
SP - Birmingham (on copper coins 1896-1898)
SPB - St. Petersburg Rosencrantz Plant (on coppers1899-1901 gg.)
SPM - St. Petersburg Mint
SPM - Kolpinsky (Izhora) (copper 1840-1843)
TM - Tauride

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.

Carefully examining all available coins on sale, the best opportunity for a decent choice appears. Many coins differ in the presence of the abbreviation SPMD, as well as MMD. What are the differences? What is important to pay attention to when studying characters?

Coins SPMD and MMD: what is it?

SPMD is a designation that indicates the release in St. Petersburg.
MMD indicates an official release in Moscow.

Coins SPMD and MMD: general information about the difference

SPMD is one of the most famous and largest institutions of a similar format in the whole world. Coinage of various commemorative and anniversary, as well as ordinary products using precious metals is supposed. The main emphasis is initially on coins. In most cases, government orders are fulfilled.

Successful activity started in 1724, and at the present time he is glorifying St. Petersburg throughout Russia and the near abroad. Modern manufactured products are offered with the abbreviation SPMD, which is the main difference. Modern coins boast the presence of an abbreviation under the right foot of a bird. Previously, coins were issued with other notation in the form of letters, and their number is decent (7 options).

MMD is one of the most famous coin producers. The company is engaged in coin minting, fulfilling orders of foreign countries and private customers. Products include investment, commemorative, precious metals of interest to numismatists. The institution has been successfully operating since 1942. The Moscow Mint, like St. Petersburg, is a member of the state association "Gosznak", which corresponds to the current situation on the market. However, on products under the right paw of an eagle, the presence of the abbreviation MMD or M can be noted, which indicates another issuing institution.

On penny coins, the abbreviations MMD, M are placed under the hoof of a horse. This rule applies to both mints. In addition, from time to time coins do not have any letter designation, because they are defective items and cannot be valued at face value.

Coins SPMD and MMD: important differences

Coins SPMD are issued by the St. Petersburg plant, MMD - Moscow.
Old coins issued in St. Petersburg have different designations, despite the fact that Moscow products are presented only in the form of two versions of the designations.
The Moscow Mint carries out only individual orders. At the same time, the St. Petersburg Mint operates only on the basis of state orders.

It is important to note that both institutions are not limited only to the issuance of coins, so the range of products is wide and varied.

Valuable coins MMD and SPMD

All numismatists know which products are the most valuable. In most cases, high popularity is assumed for the following options:

SPMD 5 rubles (2003). The average cost is 6,000 rubles. The circulation is minimal in volume. The coin is made in the usual design. It is assumed that there are no wide piping, offset letters or unique patterns. The only difference is the abbreviation of the manufacturer.
MMD 1 ruble (1997). This version of the coin has a wide edging. In this case, the edging can be flat or protruding (steps on the reverse, as well as obverse). Flat products are less common. The cost is 5000 - 8000 rubles.
2 rubles (2003) SPMD. Limited edition has led to a cost of 8,000 rubles.
1 ruble (2003) SPMD. The average price is 10 thousand rubles. Minimum print run expected. As a result, the value of coins significantly exceeds the face value.
1 ruble (2001) MMD. The coin is estimated at 30 thousand rubles. In Russia, in everyday life there are several design options. Despite the official release of everyday life, the appeal started. The number of items released is unknown, but it indicates the rarity of the coin. The maximum cost in perfect condition of the product reaches 30 000 rubles.
2 rubles (2001) MMD. The official coinage did not start. 2-ruble coins managed to get into circulation, but without an official indication of the issued quantity. The right to become the owner of valuable products will cost a couple of tens of thousands of rubles.
50 kopecks (2001) MMD. The price starts from one hundred thousand rubles (the worst condition of the product), but if you want a better instance, it is recommended to count on an additional 20 thousand rubles to the initial cost. Reliable information, at least on a single sale of manufactured products is missing.
5 rubles (1999) SPMD. The price exceeds 250,000 rubles, which indicates the most expensive domestic products. Currently, there is only one instance. The unique design is almost impossible to repeat, and it is he who gives particular value to the coins.

Each numismatist is able to choose exactly the proposal that actually corresponds to his needs and financial capabilities.

In Russia, only two mints issue coins - these are Moscow and St. Petersburg. I talked about them in sufficient detail in articles. But so far, many beginner numismatists and ordinary coin owners are constantly confused in them, and sometimes I can not find the location of the mint stamp on a coin. Because of this, it is not possible to accurately determine the market value of a coin, because the same face value issued by different mints, although in rare cases, differs in price.

So, on modern coins of Russia, including jubilee, you can find two abbreviations of mints: MMD and SPMD. The first, as you know, belongs to the Moscow Mint, the second, respectively, to St. Petersburg. But it happens that the mint is not indicated, as it was with. In this case, the coin automatically becomes rare and expensive.

On penny coins, the letters M and C-P are used to designate the mint. They are located on the front side of the coin with the image of a horseman with a spear, under the hoof of his horse.

On ordinary ruble coins, including and, the mint mark is located on the reverse side under the right paw of the eagle. And, as mentioned above, is designated MMD or SPMD. They are easy enough to distinguish, but if you see poorly, I recommend using a magnifying glass.

As you remember, there are two types of 10 ruble commemorative coins: bimetallic and steel. The mint mark on bimetallic coins is located on the front side under the face value. The mint mark on steel coins is located on the right under the stylized image of a branch of a plant.

The Bank of Russia also issues commemorative coins in denominations of 2 and 5 rubles. On them, the mint mark is located on the front of the coin to the right of the edging (inside the branch of the plant).

And the last coins -

Special mint designation represents a certain logo of the enterprise. In each country, it can be different; there are no uniform standards. As a rule, these are abbreviations of the name of the city where the mint is located. But it can also be various graphic elements that distinguish a city or country. A coin of one design can have different designations of mints, depending on the place of minting and the year of issue. Sometimes there are coins without a designation, but these are error coins, and it immediately becomes rarities.

The hallmark of the Russian Mint

FSUE Goznak is an enterprise entrusted with the research, development and production of state signs, mainly coins and banknotes. At the moment, Russian coins are minted in the Moscow and St. Petersburg mints.

How to determine the mint on Russian coins?

One of the first questions of a beginner numismatist. In fact, there is nothing complicated here. Mintmark can be in the form of individual letters or their combinations. They are usually very small, and magnifying devices may be needed. To make it easier to distinguish mint of Russia, I will tell you more about them.

If you look at the obverse of the coin in denominations of 10, 5, 2, and 1 ruble, then under the left paw of the eagle will be the sign SPMD or MMD.

If you look at the obverse of the coin in denominations of 50, 10, 5 and 1 kopeck, then under the front left hoof of the horse will be the letter M or C-P.

The coins of previous periods also had the designations L and M.

Mint mark on some coins of Russia

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