25 Roubles The New Hermitage
2002 year| Silver (.900) | 173.29 g | 60 mm |
| Issuer | Russia |
|---|---|
| Period | Russian Federation (1991-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2002 |
| 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#72967 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
In the centre - the principal staircase and the hall of the New Hermitage, to the left - the painting "Madonna and Child" (Madonna Benois) by Leonardo da Vinci (1478), to the right - the painting "The Absinthe Drinker" by Pablo Picasso (1901), the inscription at the bottom along the rim: "НОВЫЙ ЭРМИТАЖ" (THE NEW HERMITAGE) divided by the date "150" in an oval, above the date - the building of the New Hermitage.
Script: Cyrillic
Lettering:
НОВЫЙ ЭРМИТАЖ
150
Translation: THE NEW HERMITAGE
Engraver: Andrey Sergevich Kunats
Designer: Alexander Vasilyevich Baklanov
Edge
Reeded, 252 corrugations
Comment
Date of issue: 14 FEB 2002The New Hermitage opened on February 5 (February 17 New Style) is the first public museum of the world art in Russia. The building of the New Hermitage was erected in 1839-1852 by architect Leo von Klenze specially for keeping the museum's collections of works of art.
Interesting fact
The 2002 Russian 25 Roubles silver coin (The New Hermitage) features a unique design that showcases the rich cultural heritage of Russia. The coin's obverse side features a depiction of the Winter Palace, which was the main residence of the Russian tsars until 1917. The palace is now home to the Hermitage Museum, one of the largest and most renowned museums in the world. The coin's reverse side features a stunning image of the museum's grand interior, showcasing its opulent decor and some of its most valuable art pieces. This coin is a beautiful tribute to Russia's rich history and cultural legacy.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 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 (The New Hermitage) 2002 coin.
