25 Roubles (Galileo, colorized) 2014 front 25 Roubles (Galileo, colorized) 2014 back
25 Roubles (Galileo, colorized) 2014 photo
© Bank of Russia

25 Roubles Galileo, colorized

2014 year
Silver (.925) 169 g 60 mm
Description
Issuer
Russia
Period
Russian Federation (1991-date)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
2014
Value
25 Roubles 25 RUB = USD 0.26
Currency
Rouble (1998-date)
Composition
Silver (.925)
Weight
169 g
Diameter
60 mm
Thickness
6.60 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled, Coloured
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#65379
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

In the lower part of the disc – the relief portrait of Galileo Galilei at the celestial globe with a telescope in his hand, in the second plan, against a background of blue colored starry sky and the diagram of the Heliocentric System, made by use of techniques of partial gilding and inserting of crystals, – figures of three scholars and the inscription along the rim: "ГАЛИЛЕО ГАЛИЛЕЙ" (GALILEO GALILEI), to the left – the relief image of the Falling Tower of Pisa, to the right – of a celestial body.

Script: Cyrillic

Lettering:
ГАЛИЛЕО ГАЛИЛЕЙ
1564
1642

Translation: Galileo Galilei

Engraver: Fedor Sergeevich Andronov

Designer: Anton Dmitrievich Schablykin

Edge

252 corrugations

Comment

Date of issue: 15 SEP 2014

Interesting fact

The 25 Roubles (Galileo, colorized) 2014 coin from Russia features a unique colorized design, showcasing a portrait of Galileo Galilei, an Italian astronomer and physicist, against a backdrop of the night sky with stars and planets. This colorized design was achieved using a special technology that involves applying a thin layer of color to the coin's surface, creating a visually striking effect.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
2014 СПМД 150 - - - - - -

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