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100 Roubles The Bolshoi Theater
2001 year| Gold (.999) | 15.72 g | 30 mm |
| Issuer | Russia |
|---|---|
| Period | Russian Federation (1991-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2001 |
| Value | 100 Roubles 100 RUB = USD 1.04 |
| Currency | Rouble (1998-date) |
| Composition | Gold (.999) |
| Weight | 15.72 g |
| Diameter | 30 mm |
| Thickness | 1.50 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#72485 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
A scene from the Khachaturyan’s ballet «Spartakus», over it — the building of the Bolshoi Theater and the date «225», the inscriptions along the rim: at the top — «БОЛЬШОЙ ТЕАТР» (BOLSHOI THEATER), at the bottom —«СПАРТАК» (SPARTAKUS).
Script: Cyrillic
Lettering:
БОЛЬШОЙ ТЕАТР
225
СПАРТАК
Translation:
Bolshoi Theater
Spartakus
Engraver: Igor Sergeevich Komshilov
Designer: Alexander Vasilyevich Baklanov
Edge
240 corrugations
Comment
Date of issue: 29 MAY 2001The ballet «Spartakus» was produced by A.I. Khachaturyan in 1954 after a plot from the life of ancient Rome’s slaves.
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 the artist A. V. Baklanov, and it was issued in 2001 as part of a series of commemorative coins dedicated to famous Russian landmarks.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 СПМД | 1500 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 100 Roubles (The Bolshoi Theater) 2001 coin.
