3 Roubles Cook's Expedition to Alaska
1990 year| Silver (.900) | 34.56 g | 39 mm |
| Issuer | Soviet Union (Russia) |
|---|---|
| Period | Soviet Union (1922-1991) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1990 |
| Value | 3 Roubles (3 SUR) |
| Currency | Rouble (1961-1991) |
| Composition | Silver (.900) |
| Weight | 34.56 g |
| Diameter | 39 mm |
| Thickness | 3.27 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | 1991 |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#44225 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 73% |
Reverse
Captain Cook on Alaska Island.
Script: Cyrillic
Lettering:
250 ЛЕТ ОТКРЫТИЯ РУССКОЙ АМЕРИКИ
1778
ЭКСПЕДИЦИЯ Д.КУКА В РУССКУЮ АМЕРИКУ
Translation:
250th Anniversary of the Foundation of Russian America
Cook's Expedition to Russian America
Edge
Reeded
Comment
Russian America was the name of the Russian colonial possessions in the Americas from 1733 to 1867. Settlements spanned parts of what are now the US states of California, Alaska, and two ports in Hawaii.Interesting fact
The 3 Roubles (Cook's Expedition to Alaska) 1990 coin from the Soviet Union (Russia) features a unique design that commemorates the 200th anniversary of Captain James Cook's expedition to Alaska in 1785. The coin's obverse side depicts a portrait of Captain Cook, while the reverse side features a map of Alaska and the Bering Strait, along with a depiction of a traditional Aleutian kayak and a sailing ship. This coin is considered a rare and valuable collector's item among numismatists and history enthusiasts.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 ЛМД | 25000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 3 Roubles (Cook's Expedition to Alaska) 1990 coin.
