Russia 3 Roubles, 1997
The Monastery of the Virgin’s Saint Entrance Presentation
Information
Country
Russia
Currency
Rouble
(1991 – 1997)
Coin type
Non-circulating coin
Denomination
3 Roubles
Year
1997
Ruler
Russian Federation
(1991–9999)
Composition
Silver (.900)
Shape
Round
Alignment
Medal alignment ↑↑
Technique
Milled
Weight (g)
34.88
Diameter (mm)
39
Thickness (mm)
3.3
Demonetized
1 January 1998
Description
3 Roubles from Russia. Issued in 1997. Struck in Silver (.900). Measures 39 mm and weighs 34.88 g.
- Obverse
- The two-headed eagle designed by artist I. Bilibin. The inscriptions along the rim: at the top — «3 РУБЛЯ 1997 г.» (3 ROUBLES 1997), at the bottom — «БАНК РОССИИ» (BANK OF RUSSIA). The letters below indicate the metal sign, the fineness, the fine metal content and the mint trademark. (ROUBLES MMD BANK OF RUSSIA)
- Reverse
- The picture of the Monastery of the Virgin’s Saint Entrance Presentation in Yaroslavl. Over the picture – the date «1314». The inscription along the rim: at the top — «СВЯТО-ВВЕДЕНСКИЙ МОНАСТЫРЬ» (THE MONASTERY OF THE VIRGIN’S SAINT ENTRANCE PRESENTATION), at the bottom – «Ярославль» (Yaroslavl). (Holy Vvedensky Monastery Yaroslavl)
- Edge
- 300 corrugations
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 ММД | 15K | Proof; Moscow Mint |
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