© Bank of Russia
© Bank of Russia
1 Rouble Cathedral of Kazan Virgin's Icon
1997 year| Silver (.925) | 8.53 g | 25.0 mm |
| Issuer | Russia |
|---|---|
| Period | Russian Federation (1991-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1997 |
| Value | 1 Rouble (1 RUR) |
| Currency | Rouble (1991-1997) |
| Composition | Silver (.925) |
| Weight | 8.53 g |
| Diameter | 25.0 mm |
| Thickness | 2.20 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | 1 January 1998 |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#70050 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 86% |
Reverse
The picture of the Cathedral of Kazan Virgin's Icon on Red Square. Below - the inscription "МОСКВА" (MOSCOW), to the left - the Coat of Arms of Moscow and the figure "850".
Script: Cyrillic
Lettering:
850
МОСКВА
Translation: MOSCOW
Engraver: Sergey Alexandrovich Kornilov
Designer: Alexander Vasilyevich Baklanov
Edge
200 corrugations
Comment
Date of issue: 02 JUL 1997The Cathedral was built on Duke Dmitri Pozharski's donation in 1620-1636 to commemorate the victory of the home guard headed by Minin and Pozharski over the Polish and Lithuanian invaders. It was finished after a fire in 1636. The most sacred object of Minin and Pozharski's home guard was a copy of Kazan Virgin's Icon that was believed to protect the Russian army during the liberation of Moscow and that was solemnly brought into Russian towns liberated from foreign invaders. The Cathedral was built by apprentice Abrosim Maximov and blessed by Patriarch Josif on October 15th 1636 in presence of Duke Pozharski. In 1936 the Cathedral was destroyed. It was reconstructed in 1993 according to drafts of architects P.B. Baranovski and O.I. Zhurin. The works were financed by Moscow government and Russian individuals.
Interesting fact
The Cathedral of Kazan Virgin's Icon 1 Rouble coin from Russia features a unique design, with the obverse side showcasing the iconic Kazan Cathedral in Moscow, while the reverse side bears an image of the Virgin Mary and the Christ Child. This coin is a rare and beautiful collector's item, made even more special by its silver composition and limited mintage.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 ЛМД | 20000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1997 ММД | 5000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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