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

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#23890
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

The picture of a girl against the background of stars, to the right - the sign of the Virgo Zodiac constellation.

Lettering: ♍︎

Engraver: Alexandra Arsenyevna Dolgopolova

Designers: Sergey Kozlov, Anton Dmitrievich Schablykin

Edge

134 corrugations

Comment

Date of issue: 30 JUN 2003

The Virgo constellation situated in the Northern Hemisphere contains 164 stars visible with the naked eye.

Interesting fact

The 50 Roubles (Virgo) 2003 gold coin from Russia features an image of the Virgin Mary, which is unusual for a coin that is not specifically religious in nature. The inclusion of this image was likely a nod to the cultural and historical significance of the Virgin Mary in Russian society.

Price

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

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