Medal - Views of Saint Petersburg Lion of Admiralty Embankment
| Location | Russia › Russian Federation (1991-date) |
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| Year | 2010 |
| Type | Collection medallion |
| Composition | Copper-nickel |
| Weight | 30 g |
| Diameter | 42 mm |
| Thickness | 3 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Edge | Ribbed |
| Period | Russian Federation (1991-date) |
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| Obverse description | A relief image of a Lion on the Palace Wharf, which is located on the Admiralty Embankment in St. Petersburg, near the eastern pavilion of the Admiralty (near the Palace Bridge). Above the lion is an image of an Angel, made using the laser matting method. According to one version, the Angel and the Lion are symbols of St. Petersburg: the angel is the protector of the city, the lion is its guard. |
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| Obverse script | Cyrillic |
| Obverse lettering |
ЛЕВ АДМИРАЛТЕЙСКОЙ НАБЕРЕЖНОЙ (Translation: LION OF ADMIRALTY EMBANKMENT) |
| Reverse description | The Coat of Arms of Saint Petersburg is depicted, its name on the ribbon, as well as the mint mark. Along the edge of the medal there is a matte image of the silhouettes of the most famous landmarks of the city, made using the laser matting method. |
| Reverse script | Cyrillic |
| Reverse lettering |
СПМД САНКТ-ПЕТЕРБУРГ (Translation: SPMD SAINT PETERSBURG) |
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| Numisquare ID | 7152155320 |
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