Token - Renaming Leningrad to St. Petersburg Capital

€1.00
LocationSoviet Union
Year1991
TypeCommemorative medal
CompositionGold plated copper-nickel
Weight27.0 g
Diameter40.0 mm
Thickness3.1 mm
ShapeRound
TechniqueMilled
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
EdgeSmooth
Period
Notice
Reference(s)
Obverse descriptionPeter and Paul fortress. Saint.
Obverse lettering6.IX.1991 - ЛЕНИНГРАД ПЕРЕИМЕНОВАН В С. ПЕТЕРБУРГ 1712 HUAPTSTADT ST. PETERSBURG
(Translation: Leningrad is renamed to St. Petersburg)
Obverse scriptCyrillic
Reverse descriptionCoat of arms of the USSR.
Reverse letteringСССР
(Translation: USSR)
Reverse scriptCyrillic
Engraver
Mintage1991  - Proof -
Catalog ID2222406710
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