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3 Roubles THE 2nd 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#38589 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 89% |
Reverse
The picture of an expedition's camp against the background of mountains, to the right — the dates «1883 » «1885», at the top — a flying bird,at the bottom to the left — an antelope, to the right — a Kuku Yaman (a species of the family of cavicorn which has the signs of goats and rams). The inscription at the top along the rim: «2-я ТИБЕТСКАЯ ЭКСПЕДИЦИЯ» (THE 2nd TIBET EXPEDITION).
Lettering:
2-я ТИБЕТСКАЯ ЭКСПЕДИЦИЯ
1883 1885
Translation: THE 2nd TIBET EXPEDITION
Engraver: Sergey Alexandrovich Kornilov
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 3 Roubles (THE 2nd TIBET EXPEDITION) 1999 coin from Russia features a unique design that showcases the country's rich history and culture. The coin's obverse side features an image of a Buddhist monk, while the reverse side depicts a scenic view of the Tibetan mountains. This coin is a rare and valuable collector's item, with only a limited number of coins minted in 1999. Its unique design and rarity make it a highly sought-after collectible among coin enthusiasts and collectors of Russian numismatics.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 СПМД | 15000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 3 Roubles (THE 2nd TIBET EXPEDITION) 1999 coin.
