Russia. 3 Roubles 1996 Saint Petersburg, The Nutcracker - Russian Ballet (No Reserve Price)

"The Nutcracker" is a ballet composed to the music of Pyotr Tchaikovsky and adapted from the fairy tale by Ernest Hoffmann (1776–1822), Germany, "The Nutcracker and the Mouse King" (Nußknacker und Mausekönig), choreographed by Lev Ivanov. It was first performed at the Mariinsky Theatre in St. Petersburg in the 19th century, in 1892. This ballet has a rich history. It was first staged in Moscow only in 1915. "The Nutcracker" was revived on March 12, 1966, at the Bolshoi Theatre, where it was staged by Yuri Grigorovich. The main roles in the ballet were performed by famous ballet stars: Y. Maximova, V. Vasiliev, G. Sitnikow, and W. Lewaszow. "The Nutcracker" has been successfully performed in many countries.


The coin is original and has a protective cap.


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Series: Russian Ballet

Awers: A double-headed eagle designed by artist I. Bilibin. The inscriptions on the rim: at the top — '3 RUBLE 1996,' at the bottom — 'BANK OF RUSSIA.' The letters below indicate the metal mark, the test, the mint mark, and the purity of the metal.

Revers: Scene of the duel between the Prince and the King of Mice, with the inscription on the border: 'ЩЕЛКУНЧИК' (The Nutcracker / Grandfather to the Nuts)

Condition: mint uncirculated

Stamp: mirror-like Proof

Metal: Silver Ag

Silver test: 900/1000

Catalog diameter: 39.00 mm

Nominal weight: 34.88 grams.

Mennica: (LMD) Saint Petersburg, Russia

Catalog: Y# 483


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The coin is original, guaranteed authentic.

There is an option to issue a Certificate of Authenticity.

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