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Medal - Views of Saint Petersburg Arrow of Vasilievsky Island
| Location | Russian Federation (1991-date) |
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| Year | 2010 |
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| Edge | Ribbed |
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| Obverse description | The obverse presents a detailed relief panorama of the Spit of Vasilievsky Island, featuring the two Rostral Columns in the foreground with decorative ship prows and allegorical figures at their bases, and the neoclassical Stock Exchange building to the right. In the background, the Admiralty building is visible from the Neva side, while clouds rendered in laser-matted matte contrast against the mirror-polished field. The Cyrillic legend arcs along the upper rim. |
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| Obverse lettering | СТРЕЛКА ВАСИЛЬЕВСКОГО ОСТРОВА (Translation: ARROW OF VASILIEVSKY ISLAND) |
| Reverse description | The reverse displays the Coat of Arms of Saint Petersburg in high relief at center, featuring the crossed anchors and scepter on a shield, surmounted by an imperial crown flanked by two double-headed eagle supporters, with the city name inscribed on a ribbon above. The СПМД mint mark appears to the lower right of the coat of arms. Around the polished field, laser-matted silhouettes of Saint Petersburg's most recognizable architectural landmarks encircle the composition. |
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