Catalog
| Issuer | Transnistria |
|---|---|
| Year | 2001 |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Value | 100 Roubles (100 PRB) |
| Currency | Third rouble (2000-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.925) |
| Weight | 14.14 g |
| Diameter | 32 mm |
| Thickness | |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Engraver(s) | |
| In circulation to | |
| Reference(s) | KM#18 |
| Obverse description | In the center – the State Emblem of the Transnistrian Moldovan Republic. Denomination and date. |
|---|---|
| Obverse script | Cyrillic |
| Obverse lettering |
ПРИДНЕСТРОВСКИЙ РЕСПУБЛИКАНСКИЙ БАНК 2001 • 100 РУБЛЕЙ • (Translation: Transnistrian Republican Bank 100 Rubles) |
| Reverse description | The image of the Cathedral of the Transfiguration in the town of Bendery. An inscription “1825” indicating the year building was finished is above the image. A circling inscription `ПРЕОБРАЖЕНСКИЙ СОБОР` (The Cathedral of the Transfiguration) in Cyrillic is at the top, a circling inscription `БЕНДЕРЫ` (Bendery) in Cyrillic is at the bottom. |
| Reverse script | Cyrillic |
| Reverse lettering |
ПРЕОБРАЖЕНСКИЙ СОБОР 1825 г. БЕНДЕРЫ (Translation: The Cathedral of the Transfiguration Bendery) |
| Edge | Smooth |
| Mint | |
| Mintage |
2001 - Prooflike - 1 000 |
| Numisquare ID | 5473368470 |
| Additional information |
Historical Context: Issued in 2001 by the Pridnestrovian Moldavian Republic (Transnistria), this 100 Roubles coin emerged from a complex geopolitical landscape. As a de facto state, Transnistria utilizes numismatic issues to assert sovereignty and cultural identity. The Cathedral of the Transfiguration in Bendery, a significant Orthodox landmark, represents deep-seated religious and historical heritage. This coin reinforces the region's distinct cultural narrative, serving as a tangible declaration of Transnistrian patrimony.
Artistry: The design exemplifies post-Soviet numismatic tradition, characterized by detailed realism in architectural portrayal. While the engraver is not publicly attributed, the artistic execution showcases clear precision. The reverse prominently features the Cathedral of the Transfiguration, rendered with meticulous attention to its domes, facades, and surrounding elements, capturing its grandeur. The obverse typically bears the Transnistrian state emblem, including the hammer and sickle, alongside the denomination and year.
Technical/Grading: Struck in .925 fine silver, weighing 14.14 grams and 32 mm in diameter, this coin generally exhibits strong technical qualities. Key high-points for grading include the apex of the cathedral's domes, intricate window frame detailing, and the definition of crosses atop the spires. On the obverse, sharpness in the hammer and sickle and lettering are critical. Well-struck examples show full separation of design elements, often presenting a brilliant uncirculated or proof-like finish.