2 Roubles (Sevastopol) 2017 front 2 Roubles (Sevastopol) 2017 back
2 Roubles (Sevastopol) 2017 photo
© Bank of Russia

2 Roubles Sevastopol

2017 year
Nickel plated steel 5.0 g 23 mm
Description
Issuer
Russia
Period
Russian Federation (1991-date)
Type
Circulating commemorative coin
Year
2017
Value
2 Roubles 2 RUB = USD 0.021
Currency
Rouble (1998-date)
Composition
Nickel plated steel
Weight
5.0 g
Diameter
23 mm
Thickness
1.8 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#109413
Rarity index
11%

Reverse

The reverse side of the coin “The Hero City of Sevastopol” has the images of soldiers and the Monument to the Scuttled Ships, the image of the medal “Gold Star” in the left part, and the inscription “СЕВАСТОПОЛЬ” (SEVASTOPOL) along the circumference at the bottom.

Script: Cyrillic

Lettering: СЕВАСТОПОЛЬ

Translation: Sevastopol

Engraver: Alexey Vladimirovich Gnidin

Designers: Alexander Vasilyevich Baklanov, Sergey Alexandrovich Kornilov

Edge

12 sections with 7 corrugations

Comment

Date of issue: 20 APR 2017

Interesting fact

The 2 Roubles (Sevastopol) 2017 coin from Russia features a unique design that commemorates the 185th anniversary of the heroic defense of Sevastopol during the Crimean War. The coin's design includes an image of the Sevastopol Panorama Museum, which is dedicated to the history of the city and its role in the war. The coin's nickel plating gives it a distinctive silver-gray color, and its relatively low weight of 5.0 grams makes it easy to handle and transport. Overall, this coin is a fascinating piece of numismatic history that honors a significant event in Russian history.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
2017 ММД 5000000 - - - - - -

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