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100 Roubles The Sleeping Beauty
1995 year| Gold (.999) | 15.72 g | 30.00 mm |
| Issuer | Russia |
|---|---|
| Period | Russian Federation (1991-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1995 |
| Value | 100 Roubles (100 RUR) |
| Currency | Rouble (1991-1997) |
| Composition | Gold (.999) |
| Weight | 15.72 g |
| Diameter | 30.00 mm |
| Thickness | 1.50 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | 1 January 1998 |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#70067 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
A dancing ballerina and a flower, from left to right - the inscription along the rim: "СПЯЩАЯ КРАСАВИЦА" (THE SLEEPING BEAUTY).
Script: Cyrillic
Lettering: СПЯЩАЯ КРАСАВИЦА
Translation: THE SLEEPING BEAUTY
Engraver: Igor Sergeevich Komshilov
Designer: Alexander Vasilyevich Baklanov
Edge
240 corrugations
Comment
Date of issue: 16 JUN 1995The ballet "The Sleeping Beauty" was created by the great Russian composer Peter Tchaikovsky in 1889. It was first performed on the stage of St. Petersburg's Mariinsky Theatre on January 3, 1890. Based on Charles Perault's fairy tale about the anguished love between Princess Aurora and Prince Desire and the triumph of good over evil, it was choreographed by Marius Petipa. The libretto to the ballet was written by I. A. Vsevolzhsky, Director of the Imperial Theatres.
Interesting fact
The 1995 Russian 100 Roubles coin, also known as "The Sleeping Beauty," features a unique design that showcases a beautiful Russian princess in a sleeping pose, surrounded by intricate engravings and details. The coin's design was inspired by the famous ballet "The Sleeping Beauty," which was first performed in 1890 at the Mariinsky Theatre in St. Petersburg, Russia. The coin's gold content and limited mintage make it a highly sought-after collector's item among numismatists and coin enthusiasts.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 ММД | 2500 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 100 Roubles (The Sleeping Beauty) 1995 coin.
