カタログ
| 表面の説明 | National arms divides circle holding inscription. |
|---|---|
| 表面の文字体系 | Cyrillic |
| 表面の銘文 |
ПРОЛЕТАРИИ ВСЕХ СТРАН, СОЕДИНЯЙТЕСЬ! СССР ОДИН РУБЛЬ (Translation: Workers of the world, unite! USSR One Rouble) |
| 裏面の説明 | Two figures walking right, radiant sun rising at right. |
| 裏面の文字体系 | Cyrillic |
| 裏面の銘文 |
1924г (Translation: 1924 year) |
| 縁 | Lettered edge: For Y#90.1 sub-type the weight of the coin is |
| 鋳造所 | |
| 鋳造数 |
1924 - Y#90.2; (Edge Type 2) - 1924 ПЛ - Y#90.1; (Edge Type 1) - 12 998 000 1924 ПЛ - Y#90.1; (Edge Type 1); Proof - |
| Numisquare ID | 4192546560 |
| 追加情報 |
Historical Context: The 1924 1 Rouble coin emerged during a critical juncture for the nascent Soviet Union. Issued post-Lenin's death, it signified the state's consolidation under the New Economic Policy (NEP) and its efforts to stabilize the monetary system after hyperinflation. This coinage marked a definitive break from Imperial traditions, representing the USSR's economic recovery and the establishment of a new socialist currency.
Artistry: The 1924 1 Rouble's design epitomizes early Soviet numismatic art, deeply rooted in socialist realism and revolutionary iconography. The stylistic execution aligns with the Leningrad Mint's school, likely influenced by A.F. Vasyutinsky. The obverse features the Soviet coat of arms—hammer and sickle over the globe, encircled by wheat and the slogan "Proletarians of all countries, unite!" The reverse depicts the iconic worker and peasant, symbolizing the essential alliance of the proletariat and peasantry, a foundational tenet of Soviet ideology.
Technical/Grading: Struck in .900 fine silver (20 grams, 33.5 millimeters), the 1924 1 Rouble generally displays a strong strike. Key high-points for grading include the hammer and sickle, globe's meridians, and individual wheat stalks on the obverse. On the reverse, critical areas are the faces, hands, and drapery of the worker and peasant, plus their tools. Well-preserved examples often retain significant cartwheel luster. Varieties (Y#90.1, Y#90.2) primarily relate to subtle die differences or edge lettering.