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Token Russian ballet

Location Russia
Year
Type Souvenir medallion
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Obverse description The obverse features a bust of Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky in left-facing three-quarter relief, with his facsimile signature below. In the upper right field, two staves of musical notation are depicted alongside a skyline of Saint Petersburg and a detailed view of the Mariinsky Theatre facade, with the inscription "Мариинский театр" in the lower right field. The beaded border runs along the entire circumference.
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Reverse description The reverse displays two ballet dancers in dynamic pas de deux pose rendered in high relief against a dark field. The legend "Санкт-Петербург" curves along the upper portion of the field in script lettering, while "Русский балет" appears in script along the lower portion. A beaded border frames the design.
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