10 000 Roubles The Church of the Transfiguration of Our Saviour
2004 year| Gold (.999) | 1001.10 g | 100 mm |
| Issuer | Russia |
|---|---|
| Period | Russian Federation (1991-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2004 |
| Value | 10 000 Roubles 10 000 RUB = USD 104 |
| Currency | Rouble (1998-date) |
| Composition | Gold (.999) |
| Weight | 1001.10 g |
| Diameter | 100 mm |
| Thickness | 8.50 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#75079 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
In the centre, оn the falsework – the figure of the icon-painter with the paintbrush during the work on the fresco "The Trinity", to the left and to the right – figures of Stolpniki (saints among reverends chosenspecial kind of the deed – standing on a column {Russian – "Stolp"} for deepen praying), at the top – the stylized image of the Church of the Transfiguration of Our Saviour on Ilyin Street in the city of Novgorod. The inscription at the bottom: "ФЕОФАН ГРЕК" (THEOPHANES THE GREEK).
Script: Cyrillic
Lettering: ФЕОФАН ГРЕК
Translation: Theophanes the Greek
Engraver: Alexey Igorevich Parfenov
Designer: Alexander Vasilyevich Baklanov
Edge
360 corrugations
Comment
Date of issue: 01 JUL 2004The frescos in the Church of the Transfiguration of Our Saviouron Ilyin Street in the city of Novgorod are the first work of Theophanes the Greek in the old Russia. The icon-painter worked on them in the summer of 1378 to order of Vassily Danilovich, Russian Boyar, and citizens residing on Ilyin Street.
Interesting fact
The Church of the Transfiguration of Our Saviour coin, minted in 2004, is a unique and rare coin that features an iconic Russian landmark. Here's an interesting fact about this coin: The Church of the Transfiguration of Our Saviour coin is made of 99.9% gold and weighs a remarkable 1001.10 grams, making it one of the largest and heaviest coins in the world. Its size and weight are truly impressive, and it's a testament to the craftsmanship and attention to detail of the Russian mint.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 ММД | 100 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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