1 Rouble (The Griffin) 2003 front 1 Rouble (The Griffin) 2003 back
1 Rouble (The Griffin) 2003 photo
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1 Rouble The Griffin

2003 year
Silver (.925) 8.53 g 25 mm
Description
Issuer
Russia
Period
Russian Federation (1991-date)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
2003
Value
1 Rouble 1 RUB = USD 0.010
Currency
Rouble (1998-date)
Composition
Silver (.925)
Weight
8.53 g
Diameter
25 mm
Thickness
2.20 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#75026
Rarity index
93%

Reverse

The picture of a griffin with a lantern on his head in the form of a wall lamp with a round shade. The inscription at the top along the rim - "САНКТ-ПЕТЕРБУРГ" (SAINT PETERSBURG).

Script: Cyrillic

Lettering: САНКТ-ПЕТЕРБУРГ

Translation: Saint Petersburg

Engraver: Igor Sergeevich Komshilov

Designer: Alexander Vasilyevich Baklanov

Edge

200 corrugations

Comment

Date of issue: 31 JAN 2003

The griffins, which were cast after the model of the sculptor P.P. Sokolov, had been installed on the Bank's Bridge of the Griboyedov's Chanel near the building of the Assignation Bank in Saint Petersburg in 1826.

Interesting fact

The Griffin coin's design features a mythical creature with the body of a lion and the head and wings of an eagle, which is a symbol of protection and vigilance.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
2003 СПМД 5000 - - - - - -

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