© Bank of Russia
© Bank of Russia
1 Rouble The Bolshoi Theater
1997 year| Silver (.925) | 8.53 g | 25.00 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 | 25.00 mm |
| Thickness | 2.20 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | 1 January 1998 |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#70051 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 85% |
Reverse
The picture of the Bolshoi Theater in Moscow. Below — the inscription «МОСКВА» (MOSCOW), to the right – the Coat of Arms of Moscow and the figure «850».
Script: Cyrillic
Lettering:
850
МОСКВА
Translation: MOSCOW
Engraver: Igor Sergeevich Komshilov
Designers: Alexander Anatolyevich Kolodkin, Alexander Vasilyevich Baklanov
Edge
200 corrugations
Comment
Date of issue: 02 JUL 1997The Bolshoi Theater, founded in 1776, is one of the Russian and world centers of music and theater. Its present building was built in 1824 by architects O.I. Bovet and A.A. Mikhailov. It was reconstructed in 1856 by architect A.K. Kavos. The Bolshoi Theater is a model of the Russian architecture of the middle XIXth century. First Russian and foreign operas and ballets were staged here.
Interesting fact
The interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of the Bolshoi Theater, one of the most iconic landmarks in Russia, on its obverse side. The Bolshoi Theater is a historic theater in Moscow that has been hosting performances for over two centuries, and it is considered one of the most prestigious ballet and opera companies in the world. The coin's design was created by artist A. V. Baklanov, and it was issued in 1997 as part of a series of commemorative coins dedicated to famous Russian landmarks.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 ММД | 25000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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