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Counter number

967735

Type 2 Var. 3 R3
  Hammer and Sickle

About 12g of solid gold, with fine patina. Similar to Hero of the Soviet Union and only about 20.812 were awarded from 22.5.1940 (this type - late square suspension - was issued after 19 June 1943).  See also the piece in my collection, also in excellent condition (serial no. 18436).

AAbundant, readily available, often in wholesale quantities.
CCommon, always available. Occasionally in quantity.
R1Usually available without a long delay. Difficult to find in quantity.
R2Scarce to rare, less seldom available.
R3Rare. Difficult to find.
R4Very rare. Demand outstrips supply, and specimens, when available are often eagerly sought.
R5Extremely rare and seldom available. Collector may have to search for a few years to locate one.
R6Of the highest rarity. Very difficult to obtain.
R7Almost never available. Most collectors will not have a chance to acquire these pieces.
R8Never been on the market. Almost impossible to obtain.
R*Not available for collections.

 

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