3 Roubles The Nilo Stolobenskaya Hermitage
1998 year| Silver (.900) | 34.88 g | 39 mm |
| Issuer | Russia |
|---|---|
| Period | Russian Federation (1991-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1998 |
| 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#70688 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 91% |
Reverse
The panorama of the architectural monuments of the Nilo Stolo- benskaya Hermitage, to the left over the picture of the monastery — the figure of the Saint Nil Stolobensky, to the right — the date «XVI в.» (XVIth century). The inscription at the top along the rim: «НИЛО-СТОЛОБЕНСКАЯ ПУСТЫНЬ» (THE NILO STOLOBEN- SKAYA HERMITAGE).
Script: Cyrillic
Lettering:
НИЛО-СТОЛОБЕНСКАЯ ПУСТЫНЬ
XVI в.
Translation: Nilo Stolo- benskaya Hermitage
Engravers: Alexander Vasilyevich Baklanov, Alexandra Arsenyevna Dolgopolova
Designer: Alexander Vasilyevich Baklanov
Edge
300 corrugations
Comment
Date of issue: 01 SEP 1998The Nilo Stolobenskaya Hermitage is the Men’s Monastery situated on the Stolobny Island of the Seliger Lake. It was founded in 1594. The architectural ensemble of the Monastery comprises the Epiphany Cathedral (1821–1833) with the four-staged bell tower, the Hospital Church of All the Saints with cells (1699–1723), the Saint Nil Gate Church (1751–1755), the Peter and Paul Gate Church (1760–1764) and the Refectory (1669–1781). The relic of the Saint Nil has been lying in the Cathedral.
Interesting fact
The Nilo Stolobenskaya Hermitage coin features an image of the Virgin Mary and the Christ child, making it a unique and rare example of a religious-themed coin in a country that was officially atheist at the time of its release.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 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 Nilo Stolobenskaya Hermitage) 1998 coin.
