100 Ruble Gold Coin 2004 2nd Kamchatka Expedition 1/2 oz Russia

2nd Kamchatka expedition, 1733-1743

Face value: 100 rubles
Minting quality: Proof
Fineness: 900/1000
Fine weight: 15,55g
Diameter: 30.00mm (±0.25)
Thickness: 1.70mm (±0.25)
Circulation: 1500
Mintage: St. Petersburg Mint (SPMD)
Edge: 240 corrugations

Front

In the center of the disc the emblem of the Bank of Russia (double-headed eagle with wings down, below it the semicircular inscription “Bank of Russia”), framed by a circle of dots and inscriptions on the edge: above – “Hundred rubles”, below – “2004”. On the left you can see the description of the metal and its fineness, on the right – fineness of the metal and the mark of the mint.

Back

Shaman performing a ritual dance, in front of him two seated people, left and right of him on the tape – the year “1733” “1743”. In the background you can see on the left – two tents, on the right – a sailing ship, on the circle – the inscription: “2nd Kamchatka expedition”.

History

The Great Northern Expedition (also known as the 2nd Kamchatka Expedition) is a series of geographical expeditions by Russian explorers along the Arctic coast of Siberia to the coasts of North America and Japan. The first of nine expeditions took place in 1733, the last in 1743.

The expedition was initiated by Vitus Bering (1681-1741). Vitus Bering was a sailor and captain who was born and raised in Denmark. His whole further life he was connected with Russia.