Horses
USA - Delaware State Quarter


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Coin Details

  

Set Details
Coin Description:
Grade: NGC MS 69
Owner: brg5658
 
Set Category: Thematic & Topical Coins
Set Name: Horses
Slot Name: USA - Delaware State Quarter
Research: See NGC's Census Report for this Coin

Owner's Description

Purchased on eBay on 5/13/2011. The Russian George the Victorious coins are bullion coins issued in gold and silver by the Central Bank of Russia. The gold coins have a face value of 50 rubles and have been minted since 2006. The silver coins are Russia's first bullion coins in that metal; they have a face value of 3 rubles and have been minted since 2009. This example is from the first year of the silver issue. Silver George the Victorious silver bullion coins were first issued on January 11, 2009. The obverse features the emblem of the Central Bank of Russia—a double-headed eagle with wings down—and is inscribed with "Bank of Russia" and "Three rubles". Indications of the precious metal content and its fineness are noted by "Ag 999" and "31.1" (99.9% silver or weight 31.1 grams -- 1 troy ounce), and the year of issue is given followed by the mint mark. The reverse features an image of Saint George and the Dragon. The coin was designed and sculpted by A. V. Baklanov and minted at Saint Petersburg. The horse and dragon design is based on very old Byzantine icons, but seems quite modern when presented in silver relief.

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