25 Roubles PACKET-BOAT ST. PETER
2004 year| Silver (.900) | 173.29 g | 60 mm |
| Issuer | Russia |
|---|---|
| Period | Russian Federation (1991-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2004 |
| Value | 25 Roubles 25 RUB = USD 0.26 |
| Currency | Rouble (1998-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.900) |
| Weight | 173.29 g |
| Diameter | 60 mm |
| Thickness | 6.80 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#75073 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
A sailing ship against the background of a map, to the left and to the right from it – the dates on a ribbon «1733» «1743», to the left at the top – outlines of Kamchatka and Chukchee peninsulas, to the right – the north-western coast of the North America, lower – a sailing ship. The inscriptions along the rim: at the top – «2 ая КАМЧАТСКАЯ ЭКСПЕДИЦИЯ» (The 2nd Kamchatka expedition), at the bottom to the left –«ПАКЕТБОТ СВ.ПЁТР» (Packet-boat St. Peter), to the right –«ПАКЕТБОТ СВ.ПАВЕЛ» (Packet-boat St. Paul).
Script: Cyrillic
Lettering:
2 ая КАМЧАТСКАЯ ЭКСПЕДИЦИЯ
1733 1743
ПАКЕТБОТ СВ.ПЁТР ПАКЕТБОТ СВ.ПАВЕЛ
Translation:
Kamchatka expedition
Packet-boat St. Peter Packet-boat St. Paul
Engraver: Elena Ivanovna Novikova
Designer: Alexander Vasilyevich Baklanov
Edge
252 corrugations
Comment
Date of issue: 29 OCT 2004The participants of the 2nd Kamchatka Expedition (1733 – 1743) sailed by «Saint Peter» and «Saint Paul» sailing boats under command of navigators Vitus Bering and A.I. Chirikov reached the shores of the North America, discovered several islands of the Aleutian chine and Commander Islands as well.
Interesting fact
The interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique design, showcasing a packet-boat called St. Peter, which was used for transporting mail and passengers between St. Petersburg and Kronstadt in the 19th century. The coin's design also includes the inscription "Пакет-боат С.Питер" (Packet-boat St. Peter) and the year "2004" in Russian. This coin is a great piece of numismatic history and a fascinating collector's item for anyone interested in Russian history and maritime transportation.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 СПМД | 1500 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 25 Roubles (PACKET-BOAT ST. PETER) 2004 coin.
