Soviet Union (USSR) 1986 15 Kopeks KM-140 Circulated World Coin
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Item Type: Coin
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Country: Soviet Union (USSR)
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Denomination: 15 Kopeks Soviet ruble
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Date / Issue: 1986
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Pick / Catalog: KM-140 (estimated)
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Issuing Authority: Union of Soviet Socialist Republics
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Series: 1961–1991 small kopeks (CCCP arms)
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Color: Silvery
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Design: USSR state emblem with hammer and sickle; CCCP legend
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Obverse: State Emblem of the USSR (hammer and sickle over globe, wheat ears and ribbon, star above) with CCCP below
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Reverse: Large 15 above КОПЕЕК and date 1986, wheat sprigs at sides
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Edge: Reeded
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Composition: Cupronickel
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Diameter: 19.6
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Weight: 2.5
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Condition: Circulated
Condition is based on visual inspection only. Please review all photos carefully for wear, marks, stains, scratches, edge issues, cleaning, damage, writing, or other condition details.
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Identification note: Exact KM subtype numbering may differ by reference; mint is not marked on this type | Type confirmed by date (1986), denomination (15 Kopeks), USSR arms with CCCP, value/date flanked by wheat, reeded edge, 19.5–19.56 mm, 2.5 g, Cu–Ni–Zn per sources. NGC World Coin Price Guide lists this type as Russia/USSR 15 Kopeks Y#131 for 1961–1991, covering 1986; Numista lists the same 1961–1991 type with matching specs and design. KM number is not shown on either page, so KM-140 is kept as an estimated candidate rather than exact. No distinguishing mint variety is indicated for 1986 (unlike 1991 L/M). Sources: NGC Y#131 page (covers 1986) and Numista 15 Kopecks 1961–1991 page. URLs: https://www.ngccoin.com/price-guide/world/russia-15-kopeks-y-131-1961-1991-cuid-1088019-duid-1524047 ; https://en.numista.com/2084
