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10 000 Roubles The Church of the St. Virgin Nativity
| Issuer | Bank of Russia |
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| Year | 2002 |
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| Currency | Rouble (1998-date) |
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| Reverse description | At centre, a detailed engraving in the manner of 16th-century Russian iconographic tradition depicting scenes of ancient Russian daily life, set within the frame of the entrance portal of the Church of the Nativity of the Virgin at the Ferapontov Monastery. Above the portal, a reproduction of Dionysius's fresco from the middle register, The Nativity of the Virgin Mary, incorporating scenes of the Bathing, Infancy, and Caress. Flanking the portal to the left and right stand the Archangels Michael and Gabriel in relief. Below the figures, a decorative shroud ornamented with circular motifs is depicted, and at the bottom of the design the Cyrillic inscription ДИОНИСИЙ (Dionysius) appears above a stylised floral ornamental border. |
| Reverse script | Cyrillic |
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| Mintage | 2002 ММД - Proof; Moscow Mint - 100 |
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