| Location | Russia › Russian Federation (1991-date) |
| Year | 2012 |
| Type | Collection medallion |
| Composition | Silver (.925) |
| Weight | 67.3 g |
| Diameter | 50 mm |
| Thickness | 4 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Edge | |
| Period | Russian Federation (1991-date) |
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| Obverse description | Depicted is a monument to the outstanding artist and sculptor S. D. Nefedov (Erzya), a native of the Republic of Mordovia. The monument stands against the backdrop of the Museum of Fine Arts in his honor. Ribbons with inscriptions are at the top and bottom. |
| Obverse lettering | СКУЛЬПТОР С.Д.
НЕФЕДОВУ (ЭРЬЗЯ)
РЕСПУБЛИКА МОРДОВИЯ (Translation: Sculptor S.D. Nefedov (Erzya) Republic of Mordovia) |
| Obverse script | Cyrillic |
| Reverse description | The Coat of Arms of the Republic of Mordovia is depicted. The central element is the coat of arms of the city of Saransk (founded in 1641 as a fortification, now the capital of the Republic), which depicts a fox (a symbol of the hunting industry characteristic of the region in the past) and three arrows—a reference to the hunting traditions of the population. Surrounding the coat of arms is the Nasharnaya Grivna (a national women`s ornament). It features seven ornaments—elements of Mordvin embroidery—symbolizing the seven cities of the republic: Saransk, Ardatov, Insar, Kovylkino, Krasnoslobodsk, Ruzayevka, and Temnikov. The outer frame of the coat of arms—golden ears of wheat entwined with a ribbon in the colors of the flag of Mordovia (madder, white, and dark blue)—symbolizes the fertility, agriculture, and wealth of the land of Mordovia. The eight-pointed star (solar symbol) at the top of the composition is a traditional symbol often used in Mordvin arts and crafts, representing light, life, and protection. The mint mark is in the lower right corner. An inscription is along the edge of the medal. |
| Reverse lettering | ✸РЕСПУБЛИКА МОРДОВИЯ
✸
СПМД
AG-925
67.25Г (Translation: ✸ Republic of Mordovia ✸ SPMD Ag-925 67.25г) |
| Reverse script | Cyrillic, Latin |
| Engraver | (СПМД) Saint Petersburg, Russian Federation (1724-date) |
| Mintage | 2012 СПМД - Proof - 300 |
| Catalog ID | 6348632650 |
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