2 Kopeks 1963 – Magnetic Transitional Error? | Weight: 1.78g | Unusual Color & Die Defect
TimeMoneyCoin
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Hello fellow collectors!
I would like to hear your opinion about this 2 Kopeks 1963 coin.
🟡 Weight: 1.87 g
🧲 Magnetic test: positive
🎨 Color & material: strong golden tone, copper-like color
🔄 Possible transitional planchet: could it be struck on a 1.5 Kopeks blank?
🔍 Die defect: weakly struck design and unclear details
🧪 Microscopic analysis: see close-up photos of the surface, rim, and texture
📹 Video preview of both coins: 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nx3DYOj8CsA
🧠 It is NOT for sale. I’m only looking for expert feedback.
🗨️ In your opinion:
- Could this be a transitional error?
- What would be the estimated value range for such a coin?
- Have you seen similar pieces before?
Thank you in advance for your insights!
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🔎 Actual Weight: 1.87 g
Measured using a digital scale for accuracy.
P.S. I will soon post a separate discussion for a similar 2 Kopeks 1968 coin (weight: 2.05g, also magnetic).
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Coins supposed to be brass, which is not magnetic. So I don't know.
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Thank you very much for your comment and insight!
Yes, we understand that the official 2 Kopeks 1963 coins were made of brass, which is normally non-magnetic.
However, this particular coin clearly reacts to a magnet – the test has been repeated with consistent results.
It also has a more copper-like golden tone and weighs only 1.87 g, which is below standard.
We believe this may suggest a striking error or use of a transitional or mistaken planchet, possibly related to the 1.5 Kopeks blank (never officially released).
We’re not making claims – just asking for feedback from experienced collectors like yourself.
💬 Any insights or similar examples are greatly appreciated.
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TimeMoneyCoin – Rare Euro & Soviet Error Coins