1 Rouble (G.R. Derzhavin) 1993 front 1 Rouble (G.R. Derzhavin) 1993 back
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1 Rouble G.R. Derzhavin

1993 year
Copper-nickel 12.8 g 31.00 mm
Description
Issuer
Russia
Period
Russian Federation (1991-date)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
1993
Value
1 Rouble (1&nbspRUR)
Currency
Rouble (1991-1997)
Composition
Copper-nickel
Weight
12.8 g
Diameter
31.00 mm
Thickness
2.3 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#14590
Rarity index
40%

Reverse

A portrait of G.P. Derzhavin in a Senator's uniform, under it - a lyre, a trumpet and a book, the symbols of poetry and education, against the background of laurel branches. The inscription along the rim - "ГАВРИИЛ РОМАНОВИЧ ДЕРЖАВИН" (GAVRIIL ROMANOVICH DERZHAVIN), to the right - the dates in lines "1743" and "1816".

Script: Cyrillic

Lettering:
ГАВРИИЛ РОМАНОВИЧ ДЕРЖАВИН
1743
1816

Translation: GAVRIIL ROMANOVICH DERZHAVIN

Engraver: Alexander Vasilyevich Baklanov

Designer: Alexander Vasilyevich Baklanov

Edge

Two incised inscriptions "ОДИН РУБЛЬ" (ONE ROUBLE) separated by two dots

Script: Cyrillic

Lettering: ОДИН РУБЛЬ • ОДИН РУБЛЬ •

Translation: ONE ROUBLE • ONE ROUBLE •

Comment

Date of issue: 14 JUL 1993

Gavriil Romanovich Derzhavin (1743-1816) - a Russian poet, Governor, Senator and Minister of Justice under Catherine the Great. In his best works he lampooned corrupt lords and immoral courtiers.

Interesting fact

The 1993 G.R. Derzhavin 1 Rouble coin is notable for its unique design, which features a portrait of the Russian poet and statesman Gavriil Romanovich Derzhavin on the obverse, and a depiction of the Russian Empire's coat of arms on the reverse. The coin's design was created by the prominent Russian artist and sculptor, Ernst Neizvestny, who is known for his work in commemorative coins and medals.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1993 ЛМД 350000 - - - - - -

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