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5 Roubles Cave Lion
2008 year| Silver (.925) | 33.85 g | 39 mm |
| Issuer | Transnistria |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1990-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2008 |
| Value | 5 Roubles (5 PRB) |
| Currency | Third rouble (2000-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.925) |
| Weight | 33.85 g |
| Diameter | 39 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#30432 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 91% |
Reverse
The Cave lion. Above: from left to right inscription "ЗАПОВЕДНИК КОЛКОТОВА БАЛКА" (The Reserve "Kolkotov ravine"), on the right - "ПЕЩЕРНЫЙ ЛЕВ".
Script: Cyrillic
Lettering:
ЗАПОВЕДНИК "КОЛКОТОВА БАЛКА"
ПЕЩЕРНЫЙ ЛЕВ
Translation:
The Reserve "Kolkotov ravine"
The Cave lion
Edge
Reeded
Comment
Panthera leo spelaea or P. spelaea, commonly known as the European or Eurasian cave lion, is an extinct subspecies of lion. It is known from fossils and many examples of prehistoric art.Interesting fact
The Cave Lion coin from Transnistria features an image of a lion on its obverse side, which is unusual because lions are not typically associated with the region. In fact, the cave lion, also known as the Eurasian cave lion, is a species that is now extinct. The coin's design is meant to commemorate the species that once roamed the area.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 500 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5 Roubles (Cave Lion) 2008 coin.
