I am told this 1943 5 Kopeks is the highest graded by the Numismatic Guarantee Corp. The mint was moved to Krasnokamsk for the war, and good specimens are rare. Also, I had encapsulated a mint state 1965 1 Rouble. Common coin, but hard to find in that condition..
A porcelain soldier guarding my military books and a guitar I assembled and had custom painted in 2005. Guitars were the first thing I really collected/hoarded. Medals are a bit more compact.
Some really nice goodies there, George. I like the figurine.
Welcome to the show BTW.
"patina imparts character" - PJS
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