5 Roubles (Battle of Smolensk) 2012 front 5 Roubles (Battle of Smolensk) 2012 back
5 Roubles (Battle of Smolensk) 2012 photo
© Slava Vinitsky

5 Roubles Battle of Smolensk

2012 year
Nickel plated steel 6.45 g 25 mm
Description
Issuer
Russia
Period
Russian Federation (1991-date)
Type
Circulating commemorative coin
Year
2012
Value
5 Roubles 5 RUB = USD 0.05
Currency
Rouble (1998-date)
Composition
Nickel plated steel
Weight
6.45 g
Diameter
25 mm
Thickness
1.8 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#36899
Rarity index
10%

Reverse

In the centre - the relief image of the monument to heroes of the Patriotic War of 1812, along the rim - the circular inscription, divided by two dots, above:
"СМОЛЕНСКОЕ СРАЖЕНИЕ" (BATTLE OF SMOLENSK), below: "ОТЕЧЕСТВЕННАЯ ВОЙНА
1812 ГОДА" (THE PATRIOTIC WAR OF 1812).

Script: Cyrillic

Lettering:
СМОЛЕНСКОЕ СРАЖЕНИЕ
ОТЕЧЕСТВЕННАЯ ВОЙНА 1812 ГОДА

Translation:
BATTLE OF SMOLENSK
THE PATRIOTIC WAR OF

Engraver: Alexander Ivanovich Molostov

Designer: Lidiya Alexandrovna Evdokimova

Edge

12 sections by 5 corrugations

Comment

Date of issue: 02 JUL 2012

Interesting fact

The Battle of Smolensk commemorative coin features an image of the Smolensk Kremlin, a historic fortress located in Smolensk, Russia. The Kremlin was an important stronghold during the Battle of Smolensk in 1812, which was a major conflict between Russian and French forces during the Napoleonic Wars. The coin's design serves as a reminder of the significance of this event in Russian history.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
2012 ММД 5000000 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5 Roubles (Battle of Smolensk) 2012 coin.