50 Roubles Dmitri Donskoy
1996 year| Gold (.900) | 8.75 g | 22.60 mm |
| Issuer | Russia |
|---|---|
| Period | Russian Federation (1991-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1996 |
| Value | 50 Roubles (50 RUR) |
| Currency | Rouble (1991-1997) |
| Composition | Gold (.900) |
| Weight | 8.75 g |
| Diameter | 22.60 mm |
| Thickness | 1.50 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | 1 January 1998 |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#70094 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
A view of the monument to Dmitri Donskoy on the Kulikovo Plain (architect Alexander Bryullov, 1850), below - two swords and a shield, to the left - two birds, to the rigth - the outlines of a church. The inscriptions along the rim: at the top - "1000-ЛЕТИЕ РОССИИ - ДМИТРИЙ ДОНСКОЙ" (The Millennium of Russia - Dmitry Donskoy), at the bottom - "ПАМЯТНИК ДМИТРИЮ ДОНСКОМУ" (The monument to Dmitri Donskoy), separated by a decorative pattern.
Script: Cyrillic
Lettering:
1000-ЛЕТИЕ РОССИИ - ДМИТРИЙ ДОНСКОЙ
ПАМЯТНИК ДМИТРИЮ ДОНСКОМУ
Translation:
The Millennium of Russia - Dmitry Donskoy
The monument to Dmitri Donskoy
Engraver: Alexander Vasilyevich Baklanov
Designer: Alexander Vasilyevich Baklanov
Edge
134 corrugations
Comment
Date of issue: 19 MAR 1996Dmitri Donskoy (1350-1389), the Grand Duke of Moscow (from 1359) and Vladimir (from 1362), led the Russian people's armed struggle against the Tatar-Mongol invaders. On September 8, 1380 he defeated the army of the Tatar khan Mamai on Kulikovo Plane, a field in the upper reaches of the River Don, after which he received the name Donskoy. In his reign Moscow finally established its leadership among Russian lands. Dmitri Donskoy was buried in the Moscow Kremlin's Archangel Cathedral.
Interesting fact
The 1996 Dmitri Donskoy 50 Rouble coin is a non-circulating commemorative coin minted in Russia. One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of Dmitri Donskoy, a prominent Russian prince who led the country to victory in the Battle of Kulikovo in 1380. The coin's design also includes the Moscow Kremlin and other symbols associated with Russian culture and history. The coin is made of 90% gold and weighs 8.75 grams. It is considered a rare and valuable collector's item among numismatists and those interested in Russian history.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 ММД | 10000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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