Catalog
| Issuer | Russia |
|---|---|
| Year | 2002 |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Value | 100 Roubles |
| Currency | Rouble (1998-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.900) |
| Weight | 1111.12 g |
| Diameter | 100 mm |
| Thickness | 15 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Engraver(s) | Obverse: Alexander Vasilyevich Baklanov Reverse: Andrey Sergevich Kunats |
| In circulation to | |
| Reference(s) | Y#783, CBR#5117-0023, Schön#754 |
| Obverse description | In the centre - the Emblem of the Bank of Russia [the two-headed eagle with wings down, lower -the semicircular inscription - `БАНК РОССИИ` (BANK OF RUSSIA)] framed by a circle of dots and inscriptions along the rim: at the top - `СТО РУБЛЕЙ` (ONE HUNDRED ROUBLES), at the bottom - the year of issue `2002`, the letters to the left indicate the metal sign and the fineness, to the right - the fine metal content and the mint trade mark. |
|---|---|
| Obverse script | Cyrillic, Latin |
| Obverse lettering |
СТО РУБЛЕЙ БАНК РОССИИ • Ag 900 • 2002 г. • 1 КГ СПМД • (Translation: One Hundred Roubles Bank of Russia SPMD) |
| Reverse description | In the centre - an engraving with the image of the St. Ferapont Monastery (the XIVth century), situated on a lake bench, with inscriptions: above the engraving on a ribbon - `ФЕРАПОНТОВО` (FERAPONTOVO), under it - `ДИОНИСИЙ` (DIONISSY); against the background of a stylised cross - the Dionissy`s frescos from the Church of the St. Virgin Nativity of the St. Ferapont Monastery: to the left - `St. George`, to the right -`St. Metropolitan Peter`, at the top - `The St. Virgin with Two Angels`, at the bottom - `Christ in the House of Simon and a Sinner`. To the left and to the right from the frescos -miniatures of the XVIth century from the `Personal Annalistic Code`: at the top - `Construction` and `A Visit to the Monastery`, at (the bottom - `A Military Campaign` and `Icon-Painters`. |
| Reverse script | Cyrillic |
| Reverse lettering |
ФЕРАПОНТОВО ДИОНИСИЙ (Translation: FERAPONTOVO DIONISSY) |
| Edge | 360 corrugations |
| Mint |
(СПМД) Saint Petersburg / Leningrad / Petrograd, Russia (1724-date) |
| Mintage |
2002 СПМД - Proof - 500 |
| Numisquare ID | 1003460970 |
| Additional information |
Historical Context: Issued in 2002 under President Vladimir Putin, this 100 Roubles coin commemorates the St. Ferapont Monastery, a UNESCO World Heritage site. This era saw a renewed numismatic focus on Russia's rich cultural and spiritual heritage. The monastery, founded in 1398, is famed for its exquisite frescoes by Dionisius, a testament to medieval Russian art. Its inclusion in this series highlights its profound historical and architectural significance.
Artistry: While specific engraver details are often not publicly attributed for modern Russian commemoratives, the design likely originated from a Gostznak artist. The coin adheres to an academic-realistic stylistic school. The obverse features the State Emblem of the Russian Federation – the double-headed eagle – along with the denomination and year. The reverse masterfully portrays the architectural grandeur of the St. Ferapont Monastery, emphasizing its distinctive domes and monastic structures, capturing its serene yet monumental presence.
Technical/Grading: Struck in .900 fine silver, this substantial coin, weighing 1111.12 grams and measuring 100 mm, demands exceptional strike quality. High-points for examination include the intricate details of the monastery's cupolas, crosses, and wall textures on the reverse, and the individual feathers, crowns, and imperial regalia on the obverse eagle. Specimens typically exhibit a strong, even strike with well-defined relief and often a proof-like or matte finish, ensuring all fine details are crisply rendered.