2 Roubles D.I. Mendeleyev

€1.00
IssuerRussia
Year2009
TypeNon-circulating coin
Value2 Roubles
CurrencyRouble (1998-date)
CompositionSilver (.925)
Weight17 g
Dimensions33 mm
Thickness2.40 mm
Shape and TechniqueRound
Milled
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)Obverse: Alexander Vasilyevich Baklanov
Reverse: Viktor Mikhaylovich Erokhin
In circulation to
Reference(s) Y#1158, CBR#5110-0093, Schön#1090
Obverse descriptionIn the centre - the emblem of the Bank of Russia [the two-headed eagle with wings down, under it - the semicircular inscription `БАНК РОССИИ` (BANK OF RUSSIA)] framed by a circle of dots and inscriptions along the rim - on top: `ДВА РУБЛЯ` (TWO ROUBLES), below: to the left - indications of the precious metal and its fineness, in the centre - the year of issue `2009 г.` (2009), to the right - the fine metal content and the mint trade mark.
Obverse scriptCyrillic
Obverse letteringДВА РУБЛЯ БАНК РОССИИ • Ag 925 • 2009 г. • 15,55 ММД
(Translation: Two Roubles Bank of Russia MMD)
Reverse descriptionTo the left - a fragment of Mendeleyev`s Periodic System of Elements, to the right on the matted field - portrait of the scientist, under it - his facsimile signature, below - dates `1834-1907`.
Reverse scriptCyrillic (cursive), Latin
Reverse letteringД. Менделеев 1834-1907
(Translation: D. Mendeleyev)
Edge195 corrugations
Mint(ММД)
Moscow Mint (Московский монетный
двор), Russia (?-date)
Mintage2009 ММД - Proof - 5 000
Catalog ID6189014390
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