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© Katz Coins Notes & Supplies Corp.
3 Roubles The Cathedral of Intercession on the Moat
1993 year| Silver (.900) | 34.88 g | 39.00 mm |
| Issuer | Russia |
|---|---|
| Period | Russian Federation (1991-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1993 |
| 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#64121 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 81% |
Reverse
The Cathedral of Interession on the Moat in the Red Square in Moscow with the monument to Minin and Pozharsky in the foreground, the inscription to the left in two lines - "МОСКВА XVI в." (MOSCOW XVIth centure). The inscription along the rim - "СОБОР ПОКРОВА НА РВУ" (THE CATHEDRAL OF THE INTERCESSION ON THE MOAT).
Script: Cyrillic
Lettering:
СОБОР ПОКРОВА НА РВУ
МОСКВА XVI в.
Translation:
THE CATHEDRAL OF THE INTERCESSION ON THE MOAT
MOSCOW XVIth century
Engraver: Lev Sergeevich Kamshilov
Designer: Alexander Vasilyevich Baklanov
Edge
300 corrugations
Comment
Date of issue: 16 MAY 1993The Cathedral of Interession on the Moat was built in 1555-1561 by Russian architects Barma and Postnik to commemorate Ivan the Terrible's victory over the Khanate of Kazan. Later a tenth church was added to the nine churches of the Cathedral. Built on the same foundation, it was named after Basil the Blessed who was buried nearby (hence the second name of the cathedral, the St. Basil's). The monument to Prince Dmitri Pozharsky (1578-1642) and boyar nobleman Kuzma Minin (died in 1916) was the first public monument built in Russia to honour civilians who led the people's volunteer corps against the Polish and Lithuanian invaders in 1612. The monument was built in 1818 by Ivan Martos with public donations.
Interesting fact
The Cathedral of Intercession on the Moat, depicted on the 1993 Russian 3 Rouble silver coin, is also known as the Cathedral of St. Basil the Blessed. It's a fascinating fact that this Moscow cathedral, built in the mid-16th century, has a unique and recognizable design featuring bright onion-shaped domes and a colorful facade. The cathedral's design was meant to represent a burning candle, symbolizing the divine presence. The cathedral has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1990 and is considered one of Russia's most iconic landmarks.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 ЛМД | 30000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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