| Location | Russia › Russian Federation (1991-date) |
| Year | 2010 |
| Type | Collection medallion |
| Composition | Tombac |
| Weight | 25 g |
| Diameter | 39 mm |
| Thickness | 3.2 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Edge | Plain |
| Period | Russian Federation (1991-date) |
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| Obverse description | The biblical story of the Dormition of the Blessed Virgin Mary is depicted. The composition includes key figures: The central figure is the Blessed Virgin Mary: depicted lying on her deathbed, covered with a cloth—a symbol of a peaceful death. The figure of Jesus Christ (at the top of the composition): depicted surrounded by angels—symbolizes the moment of the Virgin Mary`s soul`s ascension to heaven; The apostles around the Virgin Mary`s bed: depicted in poses of sorrow, prayer, and reverence. Some hold their hands in prayer, while others bow in sorrow—reflecting the disciples` grief at their separation from the Mother of God. The image of flame or smoke symbolizes prayer ascending to heaven, or the soul leaving the body; The inscription is placed along the top edge of the medal. The font is classical, harmonizing with the overall style of the image. |
| Obverse lettering | УСПЕНИЕ БОГОРОДИЦЫ (Translation: DORMITION OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY) |
| Obverse script | Cyrillic |
| Reverse description | The image depicts the Orthodox eight-pointed cross—one of the most recognizable symbols in the Christian tradition, especially in the Russian Orthodox Church. Eight-pointed shape: three crossbars: the upper short crossbar symbolizes the plaque bearing the inscription `Jesus of Nazareth, King of the Jews` (INRI), affixed by order of Pilate; the middle long crossbar is the main crossbar, to which Christ`s hands were nailed; the lower diagonal crossbar is the footstool, symbolizing the path of salvation for humanity: the upper end points to paradise (for the repentant thief), the lower end to hell (for the unrepentant). The letters `IC` and `XC` are an abbreviation of `Jesus Christ` in Greek (Ιησούς Χριστός). They are traditionally placed at the ends of the middle crossbar. The mint mark is located at the bottom. |
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| Engraver | (ММД) Moscow Mint (Московский монетный двор), Russian Federation (?-date) |
| Mintage | 2010 ММД - PROOF - 1 000 |
| Catalog ID | 9138534690 |
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