POST SOVIET
(RUSSIAN FEDERATION)
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| 50th
Anniversary of Atomic Energy type 2 |
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 This
is quite an unofficial medal made of brass but some still
prowdly wear it. It is a variation of that can be distinguished
by its darker colouring (compare
with). Established by the Presidium of the Congress
of the People's Deputies of the Soviet Union (yes, the "Government"
still exists inspite of the dissolution of the USSR).
Normally issued with document stamped and signed by the President
of the Standing Committee Comrade S. Umalatova (facsimile).
Unissued condition.
| A | Abundant,
readily available, often in wholesale quantities. | | C | Common,
always available. Occasionally in quantity. | | R1 | Usually
available without a long delay. Difficult to find in quantity. |
| R2 | Scarce
to rare, less seldom available. | | R3 | Rare.
Difficult to find. | | R4 | Very
rare. Demand outstrips supply, and specimens, when available are often eagerly
sought. | | R5 | Extremely
rare and seldom available. Collector may have to search for a few years to locate
one. | | R6 | Of
the highest rarity. Very difficult to obtain. | | R7 | Almost
never available. Most collectors will not have a chance to acquire these pieces. |
| R8 | Never
been on the market. Almost impossible to obtain. |
| R* | Not
available for collections. |
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