3 Roubles (The Monetary Reform of Peter I) 2004 front 3 Roubles (The Monetary Reform of Peter I) 2004 back
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3 Roubles The Monetary Reform of Peter I

2004 year
Silver (.900) 36.77 g 39 mm
Description
Issuer
Russia
Period
Russian Federation (1991-date)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
2004
Value
3 Roubles 3 RUB = USD 0.031
Currency
Rouble (1998-date)
Composition
Silver (.900)
Weight
36.77 g
Diameter
39 mm
Thickness
3.30 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#55972
Rarity index
94%

Reverse

The inscription along the rim: «300-ЛЕТИЕ ДЕНЕЖНОЙ РЕФОРМЫ ПЕТРА ПЕРВОГО» (300th anniversary of the monetary reform of Peter the First), at the bottom – a monogram compiled of the Latin letter «P» repeated in the glassy reflection. In the centre of the disc, on the matted silver surface – a non-through gold insert reproducing the relief images of the Kopeck of the 1704 year of issue: to the left, on its reverse – a horseman holding a spear, lower – the indication of the metal sign, the fineness:«Au 900» and the fine metal content: «1,55», the inscription along the rim: «ЦАРЬ И ВЕЛИКИЙ К (Я)ЗЬ ПЕТР АЛЕКСЕЕВИЧ» (Tsar and great Prince Peter Alexeevich); to the right, on its obverse – the inscription in two lines «КОПЕЙКА» (Kopeck) and the date «1704» denoted with Slavic letters, the inscription along the rim: «ВСЕЯ РУСИ САМОДЕРЖЕЦ» (Autocrat of all Russia).

Script: Cyrillic

Lettering: 300-ЛЕТИЕ ДЕНЕЖНОЙ РЕФОРМЫ ПЕТРА ПЕРВОГО

Translation: anniversary of the monetary reform of Peter the First

Engraver: Igor Sergeevich Komshilov

Designer: Alexander Vasilyevich Baklanov

Edge

300 corrugations

Comment

Date of issue: 03 AUG 2004

The reform of Peter I, carried out in 1698-1704, removed Russian monetary system to be numbered among the most advanced one in Europe. It provided convenient means of payment by way of silver and copper coins the nominal prices of which were based on decimal system.

Interesting fact

The Monetary Reform of Peter I, which is commemorated by the 3 Roubles coin, was a significant event in Russian history that took place in 1724. It was the first major currency reform in Russia and aimed to introduce a new, more efficient monetary system. The reform was successful and helped to stabilize the Russian economy, paving the way for the country's future growth and development.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
2004 СПМД 8000 - - - - - -

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