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25 Roubles Raymonda
1999 year| Gold (.999) | 3.20 g | 16.00 mm |
| Issuer | Russia |
|---|---|
| Period | Russian Federation (1991-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1999 |
| Value | 25 Roubles 25 RUB = USD 0.26 |
| Currency | Rouble (1998-date) |
| Composition | Gold (.999) |
| Weight | 3.20 g |
| Diameter | 16.00 mm |
| Thickness | 1.10 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#69712 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Еhe picture of the Saracen sheikh Abderakhman. The inscription at the bottom along the rim: «РАЙМОНДА» (RAYMONDA).
Script: Cyrillic
Lettering: РАЙМОНДА
Translation: RAYMONDA
Engraver: Igor Sergeevich Komshilov
Designer: Alexandra Arsenyevna Dolgopolova
Edge
111 corrugations
Comment
Date of issue: 28 JUL 1999The ballet «Raymonda» ((music by A.Glasunov) staged by M. Petipa was first presented on January 7, 1898 in the Mariinsky Theater, St. Petersburg. The plot is based on the knightly legend. In her Birthday ’s eve the young Raymonda fell suddenly in passionate love with the beautiful knight Jean de Brienne. The Jean ’s father, who came to seek her hand in marriage with his son, had presented Raymonda the tapestry with the portrait of Jean. Abderakhman, the Saracen sheikh, accompanied by magnificent suite, also came to congratulate Raymonda. He tries to abduct Raymonda at the height of the celebration but Jean, who suddenly comes, strikes him with his sword. The wedding of Raymonda and Jean is splendid celebrated in the castle. The ballet is a complete pattern of the united musical and dancing style which was typical for symphonic ballets created by Russian composers at the end of the XIXth beginning of the XXth centuries. During the century after its first presentation many great choreographers appealed to staging the ballet: A. Gorsky, L. Lavrovsky, V. Vainonen, K. Sergeyev, J. Balantshin,T. Gzovskaya.The role of Raimonda embodied in different time such brilliant ballet dancers as: E. Guelcer, E. Semionova, S. Golovkina, G. Ulanova, N. Dudinskaya, I. Kolpakova,T. Karsavina, O. Spesivceva, O. Preobrazhenskaya, M. Plisetskaya.
Interesting fact
The 1999 Russian 25 Roubles (Raymonda) gold coin features a unique design that showcases the artwork of Raymonda, a famous Russian artist known for her intricate and colorful paintings. The coin's design is a reproduction of one of her most famous works, "The Flower of Life," which depicts a stunning floral pattern in vibrant colors. The use of gold and the intricate design make this coin a true masterpiece and a rare collector's item.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 СПМД | 2000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 25 Roubles (Raymonda) 1999 coin.
