© Kladokop
© Kladokop
2 Roubles M. I. Chigorin
2000 year| Silver (.925) | 17 g | 33 mm |
| Issuer | Russia |
|---|---|
| Period | Russian Federation (1991-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2000 |
| Value | 2 Roubles 2 RUB = USD 0.021 |
| Currency | Rouble (1998-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.925) |
| Weight | 17 g |
| Diameter | 33 mm |
| Thickness | 2.40 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#71564 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
To the left - the portrait of M.I.Chigorin, under it - the inscription made on a ribbon: "М.И.ЧИГОРИН" (M.I.CHIGORIN), to the right - a chess-board with chess-men on it, lower - the dates in two lines "1850" "1908".
Script: Cyrillic
Lettering:
М.И.ЧИГОРИН
1850
1908
Translation: M.I.CHIGORIN
Engravers: Alexander Vasilyevich Baklanov, Alexandra Arsenyevna Dolgopolova
Designer: Alexander Vasilyevich Baklanov
Edge
195 corrugations
Comment
Date of issue: 10 NOV 2000Mikhail Ivanovich Chigorin (b. November 12, 1850 - d. January 25, 1908) - founder of the Russian chess school, organizer of the chess movement in Russia, winner of the 1st All Russian Chess Tournament (1899), Russia chess champion (1899-1906) and world chess challenger (1889-1892).
Interesting fact
The 2 Roubles (M. I. Chigorin) 2000 coin from Russia features a unique design that honors the memory of Mikhail Ivanovich Chigorin, a renowned Russian chess player and theorist. The coin's obverse side features a portrait of Chigorin, while the reverse side depicts a chessboard with pieces arranged in a way that represents Chigorin's famous "Immortal Zugzwang" game. This game was played in 1889 and is considered one of the most brilliant games in the history of chess. The coin's design serves as a tribute to Chigorin's contributions to the game of chess and his lasting impact on the sport.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 СПМД | 5000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 2 Roubles (M. I. Chigorin) 2000 coin.
