3 Roubles (The Fire bird) 2017 front 3 Roubles (The Fire bird) 2017 back
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3 Roubles The Fire bird

2017 year
Silver (.925) 39.94 g 39 mm
Description
Issuer
Russia
Period
Russian Federation (1991-date)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
2017
Value
3 Roubles 3 RUB = USD 0.031
Currency
Rouble (1998-date)
Composition
Silver (.925)
Weight
39.94 g
Diameter
39 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled, Coloured
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#131583
Rarity index
93%

Reverse

A silver proof coin "The Fire bird" depicts a relief image made by use of techniques of partial gilding of fairy tale characters of the "Tale of Ivan Tsarevich, the Fire bird and the Grey Wolf" in the center, at the bottom there is ornament. There is an inscription ЛЕГЕНДЫ И СКАЗКИ НАРОДОВ РОССИИ (LEGENDS AND TALES OF RUSSIAN FOLKS) along the circumference on top;

Script: Cyrillic

Lettering: ЛЕГЕНДЫ И СКАЗКИ НАРОДОВ РОССИИ

Translation: Legends and Tales of Russian Folks

Engraver: Alexander Nikolaevich Bessonov

Designers: Lidiya Alexandrovna Evdokimova, Andrey Anatolyevich Brynza

Edge

300 corrugations

Comment

Date of issue: 05 JUL 2017

Interesting fact

The Firebird coin is part of a series of commemorative coins issued by the Bank of Russia in 2017 to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the Russian Revolution. The coin features a depiction of the Firebird, a mythical creature from Russian folklore, on one side, and the Russian coat of arms on the other. The use of silver and the unique design make it a sought-after collector's item among numismatists and enthusiasts of Russian culture.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
2017 СПМД 5000 - - - - - -

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