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3 Roubles Smolensk Kremlin
1995 year| Silver (.900) | 34.88 g | 39.00 mm |
| Issuer | Russia |
|---|---|
| Period | Russian Federation (1991-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1995 |
| 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#31343 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 83% |
Reverse
A view of architectural monuments of the Smolensk Kremlin, the inscription at the top along the rim - "СМОЛЕНСК КРЕМЛЬ XI-XVIII в.в." (SMOLENSK KREMLIN XITH-XVIIITH CENTURIES).
Script: Cyrillic
Lettering: СМОЛЕНСК КРЕМЛЬ XI-XVIII в.в.
Translation: SMOLENSK KREMLIN
Engraver: Vyacheslav Mikhaylovich Kharlamov
Designer: Alexander Anatolyevich Kolodkin
Edge
300 corrugations
Comment
Date of issue: 11 JUL 1995Smolensk - an ancient Russian town, was first mentioned in the Ustyuzhsky chronicle under the year 862. One of the most remarkable fortifications and architectural monuments of the city is the Smolensk fortress wall with XVIth-XVIIth-century towers, built by Prince Vladimir Svytoslavich in the late Xth century as a defence against the Petchenegs. In the XIIth century Smolensk was the center of an independent principality.
Interesting fact
The Smolensk Kremlin coin was designed by Russian artist, Yevgeny Chuikov, and features a unique blend of traditional Russian architecture and modern design elements. The coin's obverse side features a depiction of the Smolensk Kremlin, a historic fortress located in Smolensk, Russia, while the reverse side features a stylized image of a Russian Orthodox Church, complete with onion-shaped domes and intricate details. The coin's silver content and unique design make it a highly sought-after collector's item among numismatists and enthusiasts of Russian culture.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 ММД | 30000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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