50 Roubles (Scorpio) 2003 front 50 Roubles (Scorpio) 2003 back
50 Roubles (Scorpio) 2003 photo
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50 Roubles Scorpio

2003 year
Gold (.999) 7.89 g 22.60 mm
Description
Issuer
Russia
Period
Russian Federation (1991-date)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
2003
Value
50 Roubles 50 RUB = USD 0.52
Currency
Rouble (1998-date)
Composition
Gold (.999)
Weight
7.89 g
Diameter
22.60 mm
Thickness
1.60 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#74091
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

The picture of a scorpion against the background of stars, at the top - the sign of the Scorpion Zodiac constellation

Lettering: ♏︎

Engraver: Alexander Sergeevich Khazov

Designers: Sergey Kozlov, Anton Dmitrievich Schablykin

Edge

134 corrugations

Comment

Date of issue: 28 AUG 2003

The Scorpion constellation situated in the Northern Hemisphere contains 162 stars visible with the naked eye.

Interesting fact

The 50 Roubles (Scorpio) 2003 gold coin from Russia features a unique design, showcasing a scorpion on one side and the Russian coat of arms on the other. This coin is part of a series of 12 zodiac-themed coins issued by the Central Bank of Russia between 2000 and 2011.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
2003 ММД 10000 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 50 Roubles (Scorpio) 2003 coin.