2 Roubles (Taurus) 2003 front 2 Roubles (Taurus) 2003 back
2 Roubles (Taurus) 2003 photo
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2 Roubles Taurus

2003 year
Silver (.925) 17 g 33 mm
Description
Issuer
Russia
Period
Russian Federation (1991-date)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
2003
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
References
Numista
N#21503
Rarity index
92%

Reverse

The picture of a bull against the background of stars, to the left - the sign of the Taurus Zodiac constellation.

Lettering: ♉︎

Engraver: Elena Ivanovna Novikova

Designers: Sergey Kozlov, Anton Dmitrievich Schablykin

Edge

195 corrugations

Comment

Date of issue: 04 APR 2003

The Taurus constellation situated in the Northern Hemisphere contains 216 stars visible with the naked eye.

Interesting fact

The 2 Roubles (Taurus) 2003 coin from Russia is part of a series of zodiac-themed coins issued by the Russian Central Bank. The coin features an image of a bull, which represents the Taurus zodiac sign, and is surrounded by a decorative border with stars and other astronomical symbols. The coin was minted in a limited quantity of 5,000 pieces, making it a rare and collectible item for numismatists and astrology enthusiasts.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
2003 СПМД 20000 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 2 Roubles (Taurus) 2003 coin.