USSR 1 Ruble 1989 “Taras Shevchenko – 175th Anniversary of Birth”

USSR 1 Ruble 1989 “Taras Shevchenko – 175th Anniversary of Birth” – Proof in Original Gosbank Holder

Description 

Commemorative 1‑rouble coin of the Soviet Union issued in 1989 for the 175th anniversary of Ukrainian poet and artist Taras Shevchenko’s birth. Struck in copper‑nickel with mirrored fields and frosted devices, this example remains in the original State Bank of the USSR plastic holder with green insert and gold lettering, making it a desirable piece for both Soviet coin and Ukrainian history collectors.

Key details

• Country / Issuer: USSR (Soviet Union) – State Bank of the USSR

• Year of issue: 1989

• Face value: 1 Ruble

• Series / Theme: 175th Anniversary of the Birth of Taras Hryhorovych Shevchenko

• Metal: Copper‑nickel (non‑precious)

• Weight: approx. 12.8 g

• Diameter: 31 mm

• Edge: Lettered edge with Cyrillic inscription, medal alignment (↑↑)

• Finish: Proof / prooflike in original sealed plastic (uncirculated)

• Mint: Moscow Mint

Design

• Obverse: National coat of arms of the Soviet Union with hammer‑and‑sickle and globe, star above, and wreath of wheat; inscription “СССР” and denomination “1 РУБЛЬ 1989” below.

• Reverse: Portrait of Taras Shevchenko with dates 1814–1861, his facsimile signature, and inscriptions marking the 175th anniversary of his birth in Cyrillic.

Packaging / condition

• Original packaging: Clear hard plastic State Bank of the USSR holder with green textured insert and gold Cyrillic inscriptions including “ПАМЯТНАЯ МОНЕТА” (“commemorative coin”).

• Condition: Coin shows bright mirrored fields and sharp detail; holder has typical surface scratches, edge rub, and a few contact marks but is intact and fully legible,