3 Roubles Vienna
1995 year| Copper-nickel | 14.35 g | 33.00 mm |
| Issuer | Russia |
|---|---|
| Period | Russian Federation (1991-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1995 |
| Value | 3 Roubles (3 RUR) |
| Currency | Rouble (1991-1997) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel |
| Weight | 14.35 g |
| Diameter | 33.00 mm |
| Thickness | 2.30 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | 1 January 1998 |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#15128 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 46% |
Reverse
Three Soviet soldiers during an action against the background of Vienna's architectural monuments, the inscriptions along the rim separated by two dots: at the top - "ОСВОБОЖДЕНИЕ ЕВРОПЫ ОТ ФАШИЗМА" (THE LIBERATION OF EUROPE FROM FASCISM), at the bottom - "Вена 13.04.1945 г." (VIENNA 13.04.1945).
Script: Cyrillic
Lettering:
• ОСВОБОЖДЕНИЕ ЕВРОПЫ ОТ ФАШИЗМА •
ВЕНА 13·04·1945г.
Translation:
• THE LIBERATION OF EUROPE FROM FASCISM •
VIENNA
Engraver: Sergey Alexandrovich Kornilov
Designer: Sergey Alexandrovich Kornilov
Edge
Two incised inscriptions "ТРИ РУБЛЯ" (THREE ROUBLES) separated by two asterisks.
Script: Cyrillic
Lettering: ТРИ РУБЛЯ * ТРИ РУБЛЯ *
Translation: THREE ROUBLES * THREE ROUBLES *
Comment
Date of issue: 11 APR 1995The year 1945 was the last year of the hard-fought battles against the Fascist Germany. Pushing to Berlin, the Soviet Army liberated Warsaw, Budapest, Koenigsberg, Vienna and Prague. The war in Europe ended on May 8 when representatives of the Allied Supreme Commands signed the instrument of unconditional capitulation of Fascism Germany. On August 9 the Soviet Union entered into the war against Japan, concentrating its war effort on the regions of the Far East where the principal Japanese ground forces, the Kwangtung army, were deployed. Its defeat forced Japan to surrender unconditionally. The instrument of capitulation was signed by representatives of the Soviet Union, the United States, Great Britain and Japan aboard the US battleship "Missouri" on September 2, 1945.
Interesting fact
The 3 Roubles (Vienna) 1995 coin from Russia features a unique design that showcases the Bolshoi Theatre, a historic and iconic landmark in Moscow. The coin's obverse side features an image of the theatre's facade, while the reverse side features a depiction of a ballet dancer, paying homage to the theatre's rich history of ballet performances. This coin is a great example of how numismatics can commemorate important cultural and historical landmarks, making it a fascinating piece for collectors and history enthusiasts alike.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 ЛМД | 200000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 3 Roubles (Vienna) 1995 coin.
