3 Roubles (The Virgin Monastery of Raifa) 2005 front 3 Roubles (The Virgin Monastery of Raifa) 2005 back
3 Roubles (The Virgin Monastery of Raifa) 2005 photo
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3 Roubles The Virgin Monastery of Raifa

2005 year
Silver (.925) 33.94 g 39 mm
Description
Issuer
Russia
Period
Russian Federation (1991-date)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
2005
Value
3 Roubles 3 RUB = USD 0.031
Currency
Rouble (1998-date)
Composition
Silver (.925)
Weight
33.94 g
Diameter
39 mm
Thickness
3.30 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#38982
Rarity index
92%

Reverse

View of the Virgin Monastery of Raifa, lower – the inscription in two lines: «ОСН. в XVII в. ТАТАРСТАН» (FOUNDED in the XVIIth century TATARSTAN). The inscription along the rim – «РАИФСКИЙ БОГОРОДИЦКИЙ МОНАСТЫРЬ» (THE VIRGIN MONASTERY OF RAIFA).

Script: Cyrillic

Lettering:
РАИФСКИЙ БОГОРОДИЦКИЙ МОНАСТЫРЬ
ОСН. в XVII в.
ТАТАРСТАН

Translation:
THE VIRGIN MONASTERY OF RAIFA
FOUNDED in
TATARSTAN

Engraver: Igor Sergeevich Komshilov

Designer: Anton Dmitrievich Schablykin

Edge

300 Corrugations

Comment

Date of issue: 01 JUN 2005

The ensemble of the Virgin Monastery of Raifa includes the Cathedral of the St. Virgin’s Icon from Georgia, Trinity Cathedral, the belfry and the Holy Gates with the Church of St. Michael the Archangel as well as the Church in Honour of the Saint Fathers beaten up in Raifa and Sinai.

Interesting fact

The Virgin Monastery of Raifa, which is depicted on the coin, is a famous Orthodox monastery located in the Republic of Tatarstan, Russia. The monastery was founded in the 17th century and has a rich history, including being closed during the Soviet era and reopening in the 1990s. The monastery is known for its beautiful architecture and is considered a sacred place for Orthodox Christians.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
2005 СПМД 10000 - - - - - -

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