© Cyrillius
© Cyrillius
2 Roubles Leningrad
2000 year| Nickel brass | 5.1 g | 23 mm |
| Issuer | Russia |
|---|---|
| Period | Russian Federation (1991-date) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Year | 2000 |
| Value | 2 Roubles 2 RUB = USD 0.021 |
| Currency | Rouble (1998-date) |
| Composition | Nickel brass |
| Weight | 5.1 g |
| Diameter | 23 mm |
| Thickness | 1.8 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#6063 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 11% |
Reverse
Two lorries moving through the ice, to the left - the Gold Star Medal, to the right - a road-sign, a column of water and ice-splinters after a shell-burst, in the background - outlines of the spire of the Admiralty, at the bottom - the inscription along the rim: "ЛЕНИНГРАД" (LENINGRAD).
Script: Cyrillic
Lettering: ЛЕНИНГРАД
Translation: Leningrad
Engraver: Sergey Alexandrovich Kornilov
Designer: Alexander Vasilyevich Baklanov
Edge
Segmented reeding
Comment
Date of issue: 04 MAY 2000The city of Leningrad, which stood the siege of the German fascist troops during 900 days, was called in the Order of the Supreme Commander-in-Chief on May 1, 1945, as one of the first hero cities. According to the Regulations of the title of hero cities, adopted on May 8, 1965, the highest distinction class "Hero City" accompanied by the awarding with the Lenin Order and the Gold Star Medal has been conferred on the city of Leningrad for the mass heroism and courage of its defenders displayed in the struggle for freedom and independence of the Motherland during the Great Patriotic War.
Interesting fact
The 2 Roubles (Leningrad) 2000 coin from Russia features a unique design that commemorates the 300th anniversary of the city of St. Petersburg, which was founded by Peter the Great in 1703. The coin's obverse side features a portrait of Peter the Great, while the reverse side depicts a panoramic view of St. Petersburg, including the city's famous landmarks such as the Winter Palace, the Admiralty, and the Peter and Paul Fortress.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 СПМД | 10000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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