Russia, Soviet Union (USSR) 50 Kopeks 9x 1924/1926

USSR. 50 Kopecks / 1 Poltinnik Silver Collection (9 Pieces) – 1924, 1925, 1926 – The Iconic "Blacksmith" Struck in .900 Silver



Early Soviet Union (RSFSR/USSR). Complete Investment & Collector Lot of 9 Silver 1 Poltinnik (50 Kopecks) Coins.
An excellent, historic accumulation of the highly iconic early Soviet "Blacksmith" silver roubles struck during the New Economic Policy (NEP) era of the mid-1920s. These coins are highly sought after by collectors for their bold socialist-realist artistry and their exceptionally high silver purity standard, which matched the late Imperial Roubles.
• Obverse Design: Features the early State Emblem of the Soviet Union (Hammer and Sickle within a wreath of grain), flanked by the divided letters "С.С.С.Р.". Below is the denomination “ОДИН ПОЛТИННИК” (One Poltinnik), surrounded by the revolutionary slogan in Cyrillic: “ПРОЛЕТАРИИ ВСЕХ СТРАН, СОЕДИНЯЙТЕСЬ!” (Proletarians of all countries, unite!).
• Reverse Design: An iconic, dynamic depiction of a muscular industrial blacksmith mid-swing, forging a plowshare on an anvil with sparks flying in the background. Agriculture equipment (wheels and gears) rests at his feet. Stamped with the exact year of minting below the baseline.
Lot Breakdown & Years Included:
• 1924: 5 Pieces
• 1925: 2 Pieces
• 1926: 2 Pieces
• Total Quantity: 9 Coins
Technical Specifications (Per Coin):
• Composition: Silver (.900 fine)
• Standard Weight: 10.0 grams per piece
• Total Lot Weight: Approx. 90.0 grams gross weight (~81 grams of pure, net silver)
• Diameter: 26.67 mm
• Catalog References: Y# 89.1 / Y# 89.2
Condition Report for Bidders:
The lot displays a diverse range of honest historical circulation grades, averaging Fine (F) to Very Fine (VF) across the board.
• 8 Choice Pieces: Retain very strong structural details, crisp date stamps, clear industrial background details, and varying degrees of attractive bright silver surfaces mixed with light perimeter circulation toning
• 1 Found/Trench Piece: The coin located in the bottom row (center) displays an intensely heavily corroded, granular, and pitted surface texture on both sides. It remains an intriguing, honest historical artifact of the era, completely intact with its clear 1924 outline visible underneath.