Medal - Views of Saint Petersburg Moscow Gate

€2.00
LocationRussia › Russian Federation (1991-date)
Year2010
TypeCollection medallion
CompositionCopper-nickel
Weight30 g
Diameter42 mm
Thickness3 mm
ShapeRound
TechniqueMilled
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
EdgeRibbed
PeriodRussian Federation (1991-date)
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Obverse descriptionRelief image of the Moscow Triumphal Gate. The triumphal arch on the Moscow Gate Square in St. Petersburg, one of the most important monuments of the city. The gate is dedicated to the victories of Russian troops in the Russo-Persian War, the Russo-Turkish War and the suppression of the uprising in the Kingdom of Poland. At the time of its construction in 1838, the gate was the largest structure in the world assembled entirely from metal. In the background are clouds made using laser matting.
Obverse letteringМОСКОВСКИЕ ВОРОТА
(Translation: MOSCOW GATE)
Obverse scriptCyrillic
Reverse descriptionThe 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 letteringСПМД САНКТ-ПЕТЕРБУРГ
(Translation: SPMD SAINT PETERSBURG)
Reverse scriptCyrillic
Engraver(СПМД)
Saint Petersburg, Russian
Federation (1724-date)
Mintage2010 СПМД - Proof -
Catalog ID5404675540
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