Ribbed The medal dedicated to the 288th anniversary of the foundation of the Saint Petersburg Mint Goznak was minted at the enterprise of the same name using the cold stamping method. The medal`s shape is a curvilinear contour symbolizing the `Neva Wav
Period
Russian Federation
(1991-date)
Notice
Reference(s)
Obverse description
Obverse Using pad printing, color images of the holy apostles Peter and Paul, the number `288` and the Mint logo are applied. To achieve the effect of volume, the image of the saints is covered with enamel based on epoxy resin. St. Peter and Paul Cathedral, the facade of the Mint and inscriptions.
Obverse lettering
СПМД
1724
288
СВЯТЫЕ ПЕРВОВЕРХОВНЫЕ АПОСТОЛЫ ПЕТР И ПАВЕЛ (Translation: SPMD 1724 288 THE HOLY PRINCIPAL APOSTLES PETER AND PAUL)
Obverse script
Cyrillic
Reverse description
Reverse: The main technological innovation is the modernized security feature - a three-sided raster image (`288` - the logo of the St. Petersburg Mint Goznak - `21st century`). The relief of the reverse side is decorated with a green Swarovski crystal.
Reverse lettering
СПМД (Translation: SPMD)
Reverse script
Cyrillic
Engraver
(СПМД) Saint Petersburg, Russian Federation (1724-date)
