3 Roubles Battle of Chudskoye Lake
1992 year| Copper-nickel | 14.35 g | 33.00 mm |
| Issuer | Russia |
|---|---|
| Period | Russian Federation (1991-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1992 |
| Value | 3 Roubles (3 RUR) |
| Currency | Rouble (1991-1997) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel |
| Weight | 14.35 g |
| Diameter | 33.00 mm |
| Thickness | 2.30 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | 1 January 1998 |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#14595 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 22% |
Reverse
In the centre of the disc – the relief depiction of fighting scene between Russian worriers and German knights on cracking ice, along the rim - circular inscriptions in Old Slavonic style, at the top: "750 лет победы Александра Невского" (The 750th anniversary of Alexander the Nevsky's victory), to the right: "На Чудском озере" (on Chudskoe lake), at the bottom: "5 апреля 1242" (on April 5, 1242).
Script: Cyrillic
Lettering:
750 ЛЕТ ПОБЕДЫ АЛЕКСАНДРА НЕВСКОГО НА ЧУДСКОМ ОЗЕРЕ
5 АПРЕЛЯ 1242 ГОДА
Translation:
Anniversary of Alexander the Nevsky's Victory on Chudskoe Lake
On April
Engraver: Lev Sergeevich Kamshilov
Designer: Alexander Vasilyevich Baklanov
Edge
Two inscriptions "ТРИ РУБЛЯ" (THREE ROUBLES) divided by two asterisks.
Script: Cyrillic
Lettering: ТРИ РУБЛЯ * ТРИ РУБЛЯ *
Translation: Three Roubles * Three Roubles *
Comment
Date of issue: 02 APR 1992Alexander Yaroslavich (1220-1263), a Novgorod prince, the Grand Duke of Vladimir and son of Prince Yaroslav Vsevolodovich, for the victory over the Swedes on the Neva River in 1240 was named Alexander the Nevsky. On April 5, 1242, Russian warriors led by Alexander the Nevsky routed the German knights on ice-bound Chudskoe Lake. That fight, which went down in history as the Battle on the Ice, allowed Rus' to strengthen its western borders. Alexander the Nevsky was canonized by the Russian Orthodox Church.
Interesting fact
The Battle of Chudskoye Lake coin has a unique design, with a mirror-like finish on the reverse side, creating a striking contrast with the matte finish of the obverse.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 ЛМД | 400000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 3 Roubles (Battle of Chudskoye Lake) 1992 coin.
