3 Roubles (Raymonda) 1999 front 3 Roubles (Raymonda) 1999 back
3 Roubles (Raymonda) 1999 photo
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3 Roubles Raymonda

1999 year
Silver (.900) 34.88 g 39 mm
Description
Issuer
Russia
Period
Russian Federation (1991-date)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
1999
Value
3 Roubles 3 RUB = USD 0.031
Currency
Rouble (1998-date)
Composition
Silver (.900)
Weight
34.88 g
Diameter
39 mm
Thickness
3.30 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#69710
Rarity index
90%

Reverse

The picture of the knight Jean de Brienne and Saracen sheikh Abderakhman in their single combat scene from the 2nd act. The inscription at the bottom along the rim: «РАЙМОНДА» (RAYMONDA).

Script: Cyrillic

Lettering: РАЙМОНДА

Translation: Raymonda

Engraver: Igor Sergeevich Komshilov

Designer: Alexandra Arsenyevna Dolgopolova

Edge

300 corrugations

Comment

Date of issue: 28 JUL 1999

The ballet «Raymonda» ((music by A.Glasunov) staged by M.Petipa was first presented on January 7, 1898 in the Mariinsky Theater,St.Petersburg. The plot is based on the knightly legend.In her Birthday ’s eve the young Raymonda fell suddenly in passionate love with the beautiful knight Jean de Brienne. The Jean ’s father, who came to seek her hand in marriage with his son,had presented Raymonda the tapestry with the portrait of Jean.Abderakhman, the Saracen sheikh, accompanied by magnificent suite, also came to congratulate Raymonda. He tries to abduct Raymonda at the height of the celebration but Jean, who suddenly comes, strikes him with his sword. The wedding of Raymonda and Jean is splendid celebrated in the castle. The ballet is a complete pattern of the united musical and dancing style which was typical for symphonic ballets created by Russian composers at the end of the XIXth beginning of the XXth centuries. During the century after its first presentation many great choreographers appealed to staging the ballet: A.Gorsky, L.Lavrovsky, V.Vainonen, K.Sergeyev, J.Balantshin,T.Gzovskaya.The role of Raimonda embodied in different time such brilliant ballet dancers as: E.Guelcer, E.Semionova, S.Golovkina, G.Ulanova, N.Dudinskaya, I.Kolpakova,T.Karsavina, O.Spesivceva, O.Preobrazhenskaya, M.Plisetskaya.

Interesting fact

The 3 Roubles (Raymonda) 1999 coin from Russia features a unique design that showcases the artwork of Raymonda, a famous Russian artist known for her intricate and colorful paintings. The coin's design is a reproduction of one of her most famous works, "The Flower Festival," which features a vibrant and detailed depiction of flowers and butterflies. The coin's unique design and limited mintage make it a highly sought-after collector's item among numismatists and art enthusiasts.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1999 ММД 10000 - - - - - -

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