5 Hryven Orsha

2014 year


Nickel brass (German silver)	16.54 g	35 mm

Description

Issuer	Ukraine
Issuing bank	National Bank of Ukraine (Національний банк України)
Period	Republic (1991-date)
Type	Non-circulating coin
Year	2014
Value	5 Hryven 5 UAH = USD 0.12
Currency	Hryvnia (1996-date)
Composition	Nickel brass (German silver)
Weight	16.54 g
Diameter	35 mm
Shape	Round
Technique	Milled
Orientation	Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated	2024-10-08

References

Numista	N#65828
Rarity index	39%

Reverse

The reverse of the coin depicts a symbolic battle song, based on - stylized pieces of cloth "Battle Orsheyu" created by an unknown member of the battle, right depicts Prince Constantine of Ostrog and conventionalized inscriptions: БИТВА ПІД ОРШЕЮ (top left), 500 РОКІВ (bottom right).

Script: Cyrillic

Lettering:
БИТВА ПІД ОРШЕЮ
500 РОКІВ

Engravers: Volodymyr Demianenko, Anatolii Demianenko

Designers: Volodymyr Taran, Oleksandr Kharuk, Serhii Kharuk

Edge

Reeded

Comment

The coin commemorates the victory the Grand Duchy of Lithuania achieved over the Russian army (then the army of Moskovy) in the battle of Orsha (today a city in Belarus), fought in 1514. This victory was of great international importance, as it halted the advance of the army of the Grand Prince of Moscow Vasili III of Russia. The army of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania, consisting of Polish, Lithuanian, Ukrainian and Belorussian troops, was commanded by Prince Konstanty Ostrogski of Lithuania.

Interesting fact

The 5 Hryven (Orsha) 2014 coin from Ukraine features an image of the Orsha Castle, which is a historic fortification located in the city of Orsha, Belarus. The castle dates back to the 14th century and has been a significant cultural and architectural landmark in the region for centuries. It's a unique feature that sets this coin apart from other coins and highlights the rich history and cultural heritage of Ukraine.

Price

Date	Mintage	VG	F	VF	XF	AU	UNC
2014	30000	-	-	-	-	-	-

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