| 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 Nativity of the Virgin Mary is depicted. The composition includes four key figures: Saint Anne (the Mother of the Virgin Mary) lies on a bed, symbolizing the moment of childbirth. Saint Joachim (the Father of the Virgin Mary) stands nearby in a prayerful pose, expressing gratitude and reverence. The infant Mary (the Blessed Virgin Mary) is depicted in the arms of a servant or midwife, emphasizing the earthly aspect of the event. The servant/midwife holds the infant, demonstrating care and service. An inscription is placed along the upper edge of the medal. The font is classical, consistent with the overall style of the image. |
| Obverse lettering | РОЖДЕСТВО БОГОРОДИЦЫ (Translation: NATIVITY 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 | 3278289220 |
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