Russia – 3 Rubles – 1995 – Smolensk Kremlin – 11th-18th century – 1oz Silver Proof

3 Rubles – 1995 – Smolensk Kremlin, 11th-18th century – 1oz Silver Proof

Details:
Country: Russia
Mint: Moscow Mint
Face value: 3 rubles
Quality: Proof
Metal: Silver
Fineness: 900/1000
Total weight: 34.88g
Fine weight: 31.10g
Diameter: 39.00mm
Thickness: 3.30mm
Circulation: 30,000

Front:
In the center — the emblem of the Bank of Russia (the double-headed eagle), the letters below indicate the metal mark, the fineness, the mint mark and the fine metal content. The inscriptions along the edge are framed by a circle of dots: above — «3 РУБЛЯ 1995 г.» (3 RUBLES 1995), below — «БАНК РОССИИ» (BANK OF RUSSIA).

Back:
View of the architectural monuments of the Smolensk Kremlin, the inscription at the top edge reads: “Smolensk Kremlin XI-XVIII centuries.” (Smolensk Kremlin 11-18 centuries).

Information:
Smolensk – an ancient Russian city – was first mentioned in the Ustyuzhsky Chronicle in 862. One of the most remarkable fortifications and architectural monuments of the city is the Smolensk fortress wall with towers from the 16. and 17th century, built by Prince Vladimir Svitoslavich at the end of the 10th century as a defense against the Pechenegs. In the 12th century, Smolensk was the center of an independent principality.