Russia 50 Kopecks {1997-2006} 1S

FEATURING
front: Saint George the Warrior on horseback killing a serpent with a spear

Lettering: БАНК РОССИИ
Translation: Bank of Russia

The oldest example in Russia found on walls of the church of St George in Staraya Ladoga, dated c. 1167. In Russian tradition, the icon is known as Чудо Георгия о змие; i.e., "the miracle of George and the dragon." The saint is mostly shown on a white horse, facing right, but sometimes also on a black horse, or facing left. The princess is usually not included. Another motif shows George on horseback with the youth of Mytilene sitting behind him.

back: vine sprig

Lettering: 50 КОПЕЕК
Translation: 50 Kopecks

• quantity 1 pair
• polished Brass coins
• diameter: 19.5 mm
• weight: 2.9 g

GOLD PLATED 304 STAINLESS STEEL EAR WIRES
• Style: steel fish hook ear wires with 6 x 2 mm coil
• Metal: gold plated surgical steel for sensitive ears
• Length: 19 mm top to bottom of loop in front
• Thickness: 21 gauge
• rubber stoppers included

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