| Issuer | Russia |
| Year | 1997 |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Value | 3 Roubles (3 RUR) |
| Currency | Rouble (1991-1997) |
| Composition | Silver (.900) |
| Weight | 34.88 g |
| Dimensions | 39.00 mm |
| Thickness | 3.30 mm |
| Shape and Technique | Round Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Engraver(s) | Obverse: Alexander Vasilyevich Baklanov Reverse: Alexandra Arsenyevna Dolgopolova |
| In circulation to | 1 January 1998 |
| Reference(s) | Y#568, CBR#5111-0052, Schön#541 |
| Obverse description | The two-headed eagle designed by artist I. Bilibin. The inscriptions along the rim: at the top — «3 РУБЛЯ 1997 г.» (3 ROUBLES 1997), at the bottom — «БАНК РОССИИ» (BANK OF RUSSIA). The letters below indicate the metal sign, the fineness, the fine metal content and the mint trademark. |
| Obverse script | |
| Obverse lettering | 3 РУБЛЯ 1997 г.
Ag 900 ЛМД 31.1
БАНК РОССИИ (Translation: ROUBLES LMD BANK OF RUSSIA) |
| Reverse description | The picture of wicked genius Rothbart and Siegfried in their single combat from the Third Act. The inscription along the rim: «ЛЕБЕДИНОЕ ОЗЕРО» («THE SWAN LAKE»). |
| Reverse script | |
| Reverse lettering | ЛЕБЕДИНОЕ ОЗЕРО (Translation: THE SWAN LAKE) |
| Edge | 300 corrugations |
| Mint | (ЛМД) Saint Petersburg / Leningrad / Petrograd, Russia (1724-date) |
| Mintage | 1997 ЛМД - Proof - 10 000 |
| Catalog ID | 6615195180 |
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