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25 Roubles Etienne Maurice Falconet
2016 year| Silver (.925) | 169 g | 60 mm |
| Issuer | Russia |
|---|---|
| Period | Russian Federation (1991-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2016 |
| Value | 25 Roubles 25 RUB = USD 0.26 |
| Currency | Rouble (1998-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.925) |
| Weight | 169 g |
| Diameter | 60 mm |
| Thickness | 6.6 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#90037 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
The relief images of the statue “Winter” on the left and a portrait of Falconet against a background of the monument to Peter the Great in Saint Petersburg on the right. There is an inscription “ЭТЬЕН МОРИС ФАЛЬКОНЕ” (ETIENNE MAURICE FALCONET) along the circumference at the bottom.
Script: Cyrillic
Lettering: ЭТЬЕН МОРИС ФАЛЬКОНЕ
Translation: Etienne Maurice Falconet
Engraver: Fedor Sergeevich Andronov
Designer: Sergey Vladilenovich Sutyagin
Edge
252 corrugations
Comment
Date of issue 11 JUL 2016Étienne Maurice Falconet (1 December 1716 – 24 January 1791) is counted among the first rank of French Rococo sculptors, whose patron was Mme de Pompadour. He remained at the Sèvres post until he was invited to Russia by Catherine the Great in September 1766. At St Petersburg he executed a colossal statue of Peter the Great in bronze, known as the Bronze Horseman, together with his pupil and stepdaughter Marie-Anne Collot. In 1788, back in Paris he became director of the Académie des beaux-arts.
Interesting fact
The Etienne Maurice Falconet coin, minted in 2016, is a non-circulating coin from Russia made of silver (.925) and weighs 169 grams. One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique design, showcasing a portrait of Etienne Maurice Falconet, a prominent French sculptor who was active in the 18th century. The coin's design also includes an image of Falconet's famous sculpture, "The Bronze Horseman," which is a iconic landmark in St. Petersburg, Russia. This coin is a rare and valuable collector's item for numismatists and art enthusiasts alike.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 СПМД | 1000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 25 Roubles (Etienne Maurice Falconet) 2016 coin.
