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© Anumis
25 Roubles Raymonda
1999 year| Silver (.900) | 173.29 g | 60.00 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 | Silver (.900) |
| Weight | 173.29 g |
| Diameter | 60.00 mm |
| Thickness | 6.80 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#69713 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
The pictures of Raymonda and the Knight Jean de Brienne (the Raymonda's dream) from the 1st act. The inscription at the bottom along the rim: «РАЙМОНДА» (RAYMONDA).
Script: Cyrillic
Lettering: РАЙМОНДА
Translation: Raymonda
Engraver: Alexandra Arsenyevna Dolgopolova
Designer: Alexandra Arsenyevna Dolgopolova
Edge
252 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) silver coin features a unique design that showcases the artwork of famous Russian artist, Raymonda, on its reverse side. The coin's design is a representation of the artist's signature style, which is characterized by vibrant colors and intricate patterns. The use of silver in the coin's composition adds an extra layer of elegance and sophistication to the overall design, making it a highly sought-after collector's item.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 ММД | 3000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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.
