2 Roubles (Matvei Platov) 2012 front 2 Roubles (Matvei Platov) 2012 back
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2 Roubles Matvei Platov

2012 year
Nickel plated steel 5 g 23 mm
Description
Issuer
Russia
Period
Russian Federation (1991-date)
Type
Circulating commemorative coin
Year
2012
Value
2 Roubles 2 RUB = USD 0.021
Currency
Rouble (1998-date)
Composition
Nickel plated steel
Weight
5 g
Diameter
23 mm
Thickness
1.8 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#38105
Rarity index
10%

Reverse

The relief bust portrait of M.I. Platov in the military uniform, below at the rim - the inscription on a wide ribbon: "M.I. PLATOV" (M.И. ПЛАТОВ).

Script: Cyrillic

Lettering: М.И.ПЛАТОВ

Translation: M.I. Platov

Engraver: Alexander Nikolaevich Bessonov

Designer: Anton Dmitrievich Schablykin

Edge

Segmented reeding

Comment

Date of issue: 01 AUG 2012

Interesting fact

The Matvei Platov coin was issued in 2012 to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the birth of Matvei Platov, a prominent Russian military leader and statesman. The coin features an image of Platov on the obverse, and the reverse side features a depiction of the Russian Empire's coat of arms. The coin was minted in nickel-plated steel and has a weight of 5 grams. It's an interesting piece of history and a unique collector's item for anyone interested in Russian history or numismatics.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
2012 ММД 5000000 - - - - - -

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