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50 Roubles The Coat of Arms of Moscow
1997 year| Gold (.900) | 8.75 g | 22.60 mm |
| Issuer | Russia |
|---|---|
| Period | Russian Federation (1991-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1997 |
| 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#70121 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
The picture of the Coat of Arms of Moscow with George the Victorious sitting on the horseback and spearing the winged dragon. The inscription at the top along the rim: «850-ЛЕТИЕ ОСНОВАНИЯ МОСКВЫ» (850TH ANNIVERSARY OF MOSCOW).
Script: Cyrillic
Lettering: 850-ЛЕТИЕ ОСНОВАНИЯ МОСКВЫ
Translation: ANNIVERSARY OF MOSCOW
Engraver: Sergey Alexandrovich Kornilov
Designer: Alexander Vasilyevich Baklanov
Edge
200 corrugations
Comment
Date of issue: 10 APR 1997The Coat of Arms of Moscow was approved in 1730, and confirmed by an imperial decree in 1781. After a hundred years, in 1883, it was once again confirmed by law.
Interesting fact
The interesting fact about this coin is that it features the Coat of Arms of Moscow, which includes a representation of St. George slaying a dragon, symbolizing the city's rich history and cultural heritage.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 ЛМД | 10000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 50 Roubles (The Coat of Arms of Moscow) 1997 coin.
