25 Roubles The Battle on Kulikovo Field
2005 year| Silver (.925) | 169 g | 60 mm |
| Issuer | Russia |
|---|---|
| Period | Russian Federation (1991-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2005 |
| 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 |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#76686 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
In the centre, on the crossing of a sward and a sabre – a cartouche with the inscription in four lines: «625 ЛЕТИЕ КУЛИКОВСКОЙ БИТВЫ» (THE 625TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE BATTLE ON KULIKOVO FIELD), above it – galloping horsemen armed with swords and pikes, behind them – a town with an orthodox temple, before them – two flying birds. Under the cartouche – a turned image of galloping horsemen armed with bows and pikes, behind them – yurts (nomad’s tents), before them – a wolf with open chap.To the left from the cartouche – a stylized image of a mythological bird, to the right from the cartouche – a stylized image of a dragon.
Script: Cyrillic
Lettering:
625
ЛЕТИЕ
КУЛИКОВСКОЙ
БИТВЫ
Translation: Anniversary of the Battle on Kulikovo Field
Engravers: Alexander Vasilyevich Baklanov, Elena Viktorovna Kramskaya
Designer: Alexander Vasilyevich Baklanov
Edge
252 Corrugations
Comment
Date of issue: 03 AUG 2005On September 8, 1380 the host of Dmitriy Ivanovich, the Grand Duke of Moscow and Vladimir, gained an absolute victory on Kulikovo Field over the Golden Horde troops led by its ruler Mamay. The Battle on Kulikovo Field was of great significance in the struggle of Russian and other peoples against the Tartar-Mongolian yoke. The dominance of the Golden Horde had been struck heavily on Kulikovo Field, so that it forced its following breakdown. An important consequence of the Battle on Kulikovo Field was the strengthening the role of Moscow by formation of the Russian State.
Interesting fact
The Battle on Kulikovo Field coin was minted to commemorate the 600th anniversary of the Battle of Kulikovo, which took place in 1380. The battle was a significant event in Russian history, as it marked a decisive victory for the Russian forces over the Mongol Empire, which had been occupying Russia for over a century. The coin's design features an image of the battle, with Russian warriors on horseback charging towards the Mongol army. The coin's obverse side features the coat of arms of Russia and the inscription "25 Roubles."
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 СПМД | 1500 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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