1997 Russia 50 Kopeks coin pendant necklace jewelry military Saint George horse dragon slayer Moscow Saint Petersburg Novosibirsk Yekaterinburg Kazan Kievan Novgorod Sochi Christian martyr Crusades Cossacks n001182
Russia 50 Kopecks {1997-2006} 10S 1H98
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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
• polished Brass coin
• diameter: 19.5 mm
• weight: 2.9 g
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• 24” brass ball chain {2.5mm thick, lightweight 5 g}
• no chain or cord
• 2-1/2" brass snake keychain with snap end {see last photo}
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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
• polished Brass coin
• diameter: 19.5 mm
• weight: 2.9 g
CHOOSE FROM DROP DOWN MENU
• 24” brass ball chain {2.5mm thick, lightweight 5 g}
• no chain or cord
• 2-1/2" brass snake keychain with snap end {see last photo}
<please like me on>
facebook.com/coinedJewelry
instagram.com/coinedJewelry
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pinterest.com/coinedJewelry
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