Catalog
| Issuer | Russia |
|---|---|
| Year | 2024 |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Value | 3 Roubles |
| Currency | Rouble (1998-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.925) |
| Weight | 33.94 g |
| Diameter | 39 mm |
| Thickness | 3.3 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Engraver(s) | Alexandra Arsenyevna Dolgopolova |
| In circulation to | |
| Reference(s) | CBR#5111-0512 |
| Obverse description | The obverse of the coin features a relief image of the National Coat of Arms of the Russian Federation and the inscriptions ‘РОССИЙСКАЯ ФЕДЕРАЦИЯ’ (RUSSIAN FEDERATION) and ‘БАНК РОССИИ’ (BANK OF RUSSIA), the denomination of the coin ‘3 РУБЛЯ’ (3 ROUBLES), the year of issue ‘2024 г.’ (2024), the chemical symbol of the metal according to Mendeleev’s Periodic Table of Elements, fineness, the Saint Petersburg Mint trademark, and fine metal content. |
|---|---|
| Obverse script | Cyrillic |
| Obverse lettering |
РОССИЙСКАЯ ФЕДЕРАЦИЯ Ag 925 31,1 СПМД БАНК РОССИИ 3 РУБЛЯ 2024 г. (Translation: Russian Federation SPMD Bank of Russia Roubles) |
| Reverse description | The reverse of the coin features relief images of a coining press, the obverse of the 1724 ruble and the reverse of the 1924 fifty-kopeck coin, an image of the building of the Saint Petersburg Mint, laser treated for matte finishing; parts of the background around the press, laser treated for matte finishing, and the background over the image of the mint building, created using the microrelief pattern with the effect of light interference; the relief inscriptions ‘САНКТ-ПЕТЕРБУРГСКИЙ МОНЕТНЫЙ ДВОР’ (SAINT PETERSBURG MINT) around the circumference and ‘300 ЛЕТ’ (300 YEARS) in two lines at the bottom. |
| Reverse script | Cyrillic (cursive) |
| Reverse lettering |
САНКТ-ПЕТЕРБУРГСКИЙ МОНЕТНЫЙ ДВОР 300 ЛЕТ (Translation: SAINT PETERSBURG MINT YEARS) |
| Edge | 300 corrugations |
| Mint |
(СПМД) Saint Petersburg / Leningrad / Petrograd, Russia (1724-date) |
| Mintage |
2024 СПМД - Proof - 3 000 |
| Numisquare ID | 1000770470 |
| Additional information |
Historical Context: Issued by the Central Bank of the Russian Federation in 2024, this 3 Roubles silver coin commemorates The Saint Petersburg Mint, a cornerstone of Russian numismatic history. Founded by Peter the Great in 1724, the mint has been instrumental in producing coinage for the Russian Empire and subsequent states. This modern issue underscores the mint's enduring legacy and its continued role in the nation's cultural and financial heritage, bridging imperial tradition with contemporary Russian identity.
Artistry: While specific engraver details are often proprietary for modern issues, the artistic style typically blends classical realism with intricate detailing, characteristic of the Saint Petersburg Mint's own rich aesthetic tradition. For a coin dedicated to the mint, the design likely features prominent architectural elements of its historic building, perhaps an emblematic representation of its founding, or intricate tooling motifs, all rendered with precision to celebrate its enduring craftsmanship.
Technical/Grading: Struck in .925 silver, weighing 33.94 grams and measuring 39 mm, this coin exhibits the superior technical qualities expected of a modern commemorative issue. High-points for grading would typically include the finest architectural details, raised lettering, or intricate heraldic elements, which should show full definition. The strike quality is expected to be sharp, with well-defined devices and potentially a proof-like finish, showcasing excellent field reflectivity and frosted relief, indicative of meticulous modern minting standards.