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Medal - 275th Anniversary of St. Petersburg Mint
| Location | Russia |
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| Year | 1999 |
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| Shape | Round |
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| Obverse description | The obverse features a raised bust of Peter I in an oval frame at the upper centre, with a ribbon below inscribed ПЕТР I ОСНОВАТЕЛЬ. Behind the bust, a panoramic view of the St. Petersburg Mint building is depicted in relief. The legend САНКТ-ПЕТЕРБУРГСКИЙ МОНЕТНЫЙ ДВОР curves along the upper rim, and the anniversary numeral 275 ЛЕТ appears prominently in the lower field with decorative scrollwork. |
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| Obverse lettering | САНКТ-ПЕТЕРБУРГСКИЙ МОНЕТНЫЙ ДВОР ПЕТР I ОСНОВАТЕЛЬ 275 ЛЕТ |
| Reverse description | The reverse displays a central composition featuring antique coining machinery and scattered coins in the foreground, flanked by panoramic vignettes of St. Petersburg landmarks including a sailing ship and architectural scenes. The СПМД mint monogram appears in relief at the centre top, above an ornate cartouche. The legend ДЛЯ УМНОЖЕНИЯ РОССИЙСКОЙ МОНЕТЫ СТАРАТЬСЯ curves along the upper rim, and the founding and anniversary dates 1724 and 1999 are placed in the lower field. |
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