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3 Roubles The 1st Tibet Expedition
1999 year| Silver (.900) | 34.88 g | 39 mm |
| 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 |
| Numista | N#38591 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 86% |
Reverse
The picture of members of an expedition against the background of a mountain plateau, to the right — the dates «1879» «1880», at the top to the left — a mountain goat, to the right a yak, at the bottom to the left — the Przhevalsky's horse and to the right — an antelope. The inscription along the rim: «1-я ТИБЕТСКАЯ ЭКСПЕДИЦИЯ» (THE 1ST TIBET EXPEDITION).
Script: Cyrillic
Lettering:
1-я ТИБЕТСКАЯ ЭКСПЕДИЦИЯ
1879 1880
Translation: The 1st Tibet Expedition
Engraver: Alexandra Arsenyevna Dolgopolova
Designer: Alexander Vasilyevich Baklanov
Edge
300 corrugations
Comment
Date of issue: 11 MAR 1999Przhevalsky Nikolay Mikhaylovich (b.March 31 [April 12 New Style] 1839,d.October 20 [November 1 ] 1888, Russian traveler, explorer of the Central Asia, Honorary Member of the St. Petersburg's Academy of Sciences (1878). He headed the expedition to the Ussury Region (1867-1869) and four expeditions to the Central Asia (1870-1885). He during all these expeditions traveled more than 30.000 km. The accounts of the expeditions were published in a number of books, which give a vivid picture of the nature and characteristics of relief, climate, rivers, lakes, flora and fauna of the investigated territories. Extensive zoological collections (more than 7.500 mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibious and fishes) as well as botanical collections (more than 1700 species) and mineralogical collections were gathered. Przhevalsky defined the direction of main mountain ridges of the Central Asia, discovered a number of new ranges, specified the northern borders of Tibetan plateau and described the lake Lop nor. He also discovered and described the wild camel and wild horse (named in the following after his name). The Russian Geographical Society instituted the silver medal and the prize of his name. In 1946 the gold Przhevalsky's medal was instituted. A town, a range in the system of Kung Lung, a glacier in Altai, a number of other geographical objects, species and plants were named after him. The monuments to Przhevalsky have been erected at his grave near the Lake Issyk Kul and in St. Petersburg.
Interesting fact
The 1st Tibet Expedition 3 Roubles coin from Russia features a unique design that showcases the friendship between Russia and Tibet. The coin's obverse side features an image of a traditional Tibetan dwelling, while the reverse side depicts a portrait of Tsar Nicholas II. This coin is particularly interesting because it highlights the historical ties between Russia and Tibet, and serves as a symbol of their cultural exchange and cooperation.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 СПМД | 15000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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