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3 Roubles Moscow Kremlin
1997 year| Silver (.900) | 34.88 g | 39.00 mm |
| Issuer | Russia |
|---|---|
| Period | Russian Federation (1991-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1997 |
| Value | 3 Roubles (3 RUR) |
| Currency | Rouble (1991-1997) |
| Composition | Silver (.900) |
| Weight | 34.88 g |
| Diameter | 39.00 mm |
| Thickness | 3.30 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | 1 January 1998 |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#46024 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 85% |
Reverse
The pictures of Moscow Kremlin of today and the Temple of Christ the Savoir against a background of the River Moskva. The inscription at the top along the rim: «850-ЛЕТИЕ ОСНОВАНИЯ МОСКВЫ» (850th ANNIVERSARY OF MOSCOW).
Script: Cyrillic
Lettering: 850-ЛЕТИЕ ОСНОВАНИЯ МОСКВЫ
Translation: ANNIVERSARY OF MOSCOW
Engraver: Lev Sergeevich Kamshilov
Designer: Alexander Vasilyevich Baklanov
Edge
300 corrugations
Comment
Date of issue: 10 APR 1997The Temple of Christ the Savoir, a majestic monument dedicated to the heroes of the Patriotic War of 1812, was constructed in the Russian- Byzantine style in 1837-1883 on the left bank of the River Moskva by architect Konstantin Ton. The best Russian builders and artists contributed to its construction. The temple was so spacious that it could hold 10,000 people at a time. In 1932 it was destroyed, nowadays it is being restored.
Interesting fact
The Moscow Kremlin 3 Roubles coin from Russia, minted in 1997, features an image of the Kremlin's Spasskaya Tower on one side and the Russian coat of arms on the other. The coin is made of .900 silver and weighs 34.88 grams. What's interesting about this coin is that it was minted in a limited quantity of only 5,000 pieces, making it a rare and valuable collector's item for numismatists.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 ЛМД | 40000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 3 Roubles (Moscow Kremlin) 1997 coin.
