Relief 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 lettering
МОСКОВСКИЕ ВОРОТА (Translation: MOSCOW GATE)
Obverse script
Cyrillic
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 lettering
СПМД
САНКТ-ПЕТЕРБУРГ (Translation: SPMD SAINT PETERSBURG)
Reverse script
Cyrillic
Engraver
(СПМД) Saint Petersburg, Russian Federation (1724-date)