Varieties of the 1 Ruble 2009 MMD Coin: A Complete Identification Guide - AUCBURG | AUCBURG
Varieties of the 1 Ruble 2009 MMD Coin: A Complete Identification Guide
In 2009, the Moscow Mint (MMD) issued steel 1 ruble coins with plating, which have 13 official varieties. These variants differ in the details of the obverse and reverse dies, making them an interesting object for collectors.
In 2009, the Moscow Mint (MMD) issued steel 1 ruble coins with plating, which have 13 official varieties. These variants differ in the details of the obverse and reverse dies, making them an interesting object for collectors.
All 13 varieties can be conditionally divided into three groups based on their frequency of occurrence:
Common: 6 varieties that are easy to find in circulation.
Uncommon: 4 varieties that require more careful searching.
Rare: 3 varieties that have collection value. Among them, the N-3.42G die stands out as exceptionally rare.
The N-3.42D die, although classified as common, is found slightly less frequently than other coins in this group.
Key Differences on the Reverse: Identification by Image Size
Die Type
Image Size
Position of the Left Leaves of the Ornament
Die 3.12
Reduced
Connect before the rim
Die 3.3
Enlarged
Separated, do not touch each other
Die 3.42
Enlarged
Connect on the edge of the rim
Die 3.41
Medium (intermediate)
Connect on the edge of the rim
The primary method for initial sorting of the 1 ruble 2009 varieties involves analyzing the reverse (the side with the denomination). There are four main types of reverse dies, which differ in image size and the position of the floral ornament relative to the coin's rim.
The easiest way to determine the image size is by the length of the word 'РУБЛЬ' (RUBLE). The differences between the dies can be systematized as follows:
Thus, the coins are first divided into groups by the connection type of the ornament leaves, and then by the image size. This allows for a quick narrowing of the search for a specific variety.
Key Differences on the Reverse: Identification by Image Size
Identification of the Obverse: Position of the MMD Monogram
After determining the reverse type, the obverse (the side with the eagle) must be analyzed. The obverse varieties are classified by the position of the mint monogram (MMD) relative to the eagle's claw. There are five main obverse dies, designated by letters from A to D.
For accurate identification, conditional lines can be used:
Die A: The monogram is located as close as possible to the eagle's claw.
Die B: The monogram is lower than on Die A. A horizontal line from the bottom claw to the letter 'И' dissects about half of the monogram.
Die V: The monogram is even lower. The horizontal line dissects most of the monogram, and a vertical line from the right claw almost touches the MMD sign.
Die G: The monogram is shifted to the left compared to Die V. A noticeable gap is formed between the vertical line and the MMD sign.
Die D: The monogram is also shifted to the left, like on Die G, but the distance from it to the coin's rim is greater.
Identification of the Obverse: Position of the MMD Monogram
Complete List of 1 Ruble 2009 MMD Varieties
Designation
Reverse Type
Obverse Type
Rarity
N-3.12A
3.12
A
Common
N-3.12B
3.12
B
Common
N-3.12V
3.12
V
Common
N-3.3A
3.3
A
Common
N-3.3B
3.3
B
Common
N-3.42D
3.42
D
Common (rarer than others)
N-3.12G
3.12
G
Uncommon
N-3.3V
3.3
V
Uncommon
N-3.41V
3.41
V
Uncommon
N-3.42A
3.42
A
Uncommon
N-3.3G
3.3
G
Rare
N-3.3D
3.3
D
Rare
N-3.42G
3.42
G
Very Rare
The combination of reverse and obverse dies forms 13 unique varieties. They can be systematized by their degree of rarity for the convenience of collecting.
Such a classification allows collectors to systematically assemble the entire series of coins, starting from the most accessible and ending with rare specimens.