Lot description:
RUSSIA.
Silver 100 Rubles, 1996 ММÐ". St. Petersburg. Proof.
Minted to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the ballet "The Nutcracker" performed at the Bolshoi theatre.
Double-headed eagle, the symbol of the Bank of Russia in centre, the Bolshoi Theatre building in Moscow above, with denomination, date, fineness, and metal content below with legend around; Ð'ОЛЬШОЙ ТЕÐТРÐ'ÐÐК РОССИИ Ag 900 1 кг ЛМÐ" 1996 100 РУÐ'ЛЕЙ. Engraved by Alexander Vasilyevich Baklanov. / Masha sitting under the Christmas tree with the Nutcracker doll in her arms, in the background - a scene from the ball in the epilogue; "ЩЕЛКУÐЧИК" (THE NUTCRACKER). Engraved by Alexandra Arsenyevna Dolgopolova, design by Alexander Vasilyevich Baklanov. Edge milled.
Inner felt of box is damaged. Comes with the original box as issued by the Mint and the certificate of authenticity (COA).
Reference: Y-488, Schön-471
Mintage: 1,000.
Diameter: 100 mm.
Weight: 1111.12 g. (ASW=1 kg.)
Composition: 900/1000 Silver.
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