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25 Roubles The Sleeping Beauty
1995 year| Platinum (.999) | 3.198 g | 16 mm |
| Issuer | Russia |
|---|---|
| Period | Russian Federation (1991-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1995 |
| Value | 25 Roubles (25 RUR) |
| Currency | Rouble (1991-1997) |
| Composition | Platinum (.999) |
| Weight | 3.198 g |
| Diameter | 16 mm |
| Thickness | 1 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | 1 January 1998 |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#70061 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
In the centre - a male ballet dancer, from left to right - the inscription along the rim: "СПЯЩАЯ КРАСАВИЦА" (THE SLEEPING BEAUTY).
Script: Cyrillic
Lettering: СПЯЩАЯ КРАСАВИЦА
Translation: THE SLEEPING BEAUTY
Engravers: Alexander Vasilyevich Baklanov, Alexandra Arsenyevna Dolgopolova
Designer: Alexander Vasilyevich Baklanov
Edge
111 corrugations
Comment
Date of issue: 16 JUN 1995The ballet "The Sleeping Beauty" was created by the great Russian composer Peter Tchaikovsky in 1889. It was first performed on the stage of St. Petersburg's Mariinsky Theatre on January 3, 1890. Based on Charles Perault's fairy tale about the anguished love between Princess Aurora and Prince Desire and the triumph of good over evil, it was choreographed by Marius Petipa. The libretto to the ballet was written by I. A. Vsevolzhsky, Director of the Imperial Theatres.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1995 Russian Platinum 25 Roubles coin (also known as "The Sleeping Beauty") is that it features a unique design that showcases a beautiful Russian princess in a sleeping pose, surrounded by intricate engravings and details. The coin's design is based on a famous ballet performance, "The Sleeping Beauty," which was first performed in 1890 at the Mariinsky Theatre in St. Petersburg, Russia. The coin's design is a nod to Russia's rich cultural heritage and its love for ballet, making it a truly unique and collectible piece for coin enthusiasts and ballet fans alike.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 ЛМД | 900 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 25 Roubles (The Sleeping Beauty) 1995 coin.
